General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

Demand Analyst - Supply Chain

Supply Chain ManagementUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Full-time graduation from an accredited university is mandatory.
At least 2 years of related experience is required.
Expertise in supply chain planning systems, preferably OMP, is required.
An end-to-end understanding of supply chain processes is required.
A good understanding of demand planning processes is required.
Good statistical forecasting acumen is required.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority are required.
Integrity, a team-oriented mindset, learning agility, effective communication, and a learning mindset are required.

Responsibilities

Review forecasts and manage splits at the item, week, and location levels in OMP across a rolling five-month horizon, considering customer promotions on complex desks with higher volatility and profitability. Manage seasonality and volatility with complex merchandise and rotations in forecasts while accounting for business constraints.
Analyze key performance metrics, take actions, and report on forecast error, trends, bias, and demand sensing; collaborate with Supply Planning teams to help achieve business key performance indicators.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights that reduce inventory and costs and improve capital asset utilization.
Ensure data integrity in OMP at item, location, and week levels across defined customer channels. Use existing exception management reporting tools to improve forecast accuracy.
Drive continuous improvement by examining and improving existing OMP forecasting tools and processes. Support projects and other efforts to improve forecast accuracy and techniques.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree with a major in Operations is preferred.
Three years of related experience is preferred.
Professional certifications such as CSCMP or APICS are preferred.
Excel, ERP knowledge, and familiarity with the OMP functional package are preferred.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

OVERVIEW

The fundamental purpose is to drive improvement in forecast accuracy by optimizing the OMP statistical forecasting technologies, continuously improve the forecasting process, provide insights to the business partners (logistics and marketing division) to enhance business decisions and to support optimal service level.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

30% of Time - Reviewing forecast and managing splits at an Item/Week/Location level in OMP for rolling 5 months considering customer promotions management on complex desks with higher volatility, profitability. Manage seasonality & volatility with complex merch / rotations in Forecast considering business constraints.
 30% of Time - Analysis, Actions and reporting on key performance metrics such as forecast error, Trends, Bias, and Demand sensing and collaborating with Supply Planning teams to help achieve business KPI’s.
20% of Time - Partner with Cross functional stakeholder to deliver actionable insights the company can use to reduce inventory, lower costs and improve capital asset utilization.
15% of Time - Ensure data integrity in OMP at the item/location/week level across defined Customer channels. Leverage existing exception management reporting tools to drive improvement in forecast accuracy.
5% of Time - Drive continuous improvement by examining existing OMP forecasting tools and processes and making improvements. Support projects and other efforts focused towards improving forecast accuracy and techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Full-time graduation from an accredited university (mandatory).
Experience: 2 years of related experience.
Technical Skills: Supply chain planning systems expertise, preferably OMP. End-to-end understanding of supply chain processes. Good understanding of demand planning processes. Good statistical forecasting acumen.
Soft Skills: Good interpersonal skills, Ability to influence without power. Integrity and team player mindset. Learning agility, Effective communication, Learning mindset

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree - Major area of study in Operations.
3 years of related experience
Professional certifications such as CSCMP or APICS.
Excel, knowledge in ERP, and familiarity with functional package – OMP

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.

About the Company

General Mills

Manufactures and distributes packaged foods

General Mills is a global food company that manufactures and sells a wide range of packaged foods. Its products include cereals (like Cheerios), baking and ready-to-eat mixes (Betty Crocker, Pillsbury), ice cream (Haagen-Dazs), and pet foods (Blue Buffalo). The company distributes these products through grocery stores and online retailers and supports its brands with targeted advertising. Its food lines reach households, families, and pet owners alike. General Mills differentiates itself through a broad, well-known portfolio, a commitment to quality and sustainability, responsible sourcing, and community involvement, which helps build customer trust. Its goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
Founded: 1928

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