Associate - Supply Planning - PLPM - Global Planning Hub

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

About General Mills

We make foodthe world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we have been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate.

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service exce llence and growth while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC), Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI), Global Shared Services (GSS), Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS). For more details check out

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Job Overview

Function Overview

The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions.

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Purpose of the role

This role includes managing efficient information flow and Supply Chain execution that supports product lifecycle process. This role requires an individual to set up the raw materials, finished goods and the Bill of Materials in SAP ERP which will provide visibility to Supply and Demand. An Individual should be effective in communication to connect different stakeholders along with several business teams/ groups in the US.

Key Accountabilities

Operational Excellence (90% of Time)

• Work on single/ multi-layer BOM creation and maintenance for assigned manufacturing platforms/ business operating units.
• Update product characteristics/ attributes in SAP for raw materials.
• Execute Material set up process at required plant locations.
• Conceptual understanding of product lifecycle process and proficiency in product specifications and formula to create Bills of Materials.
• Manage exceptions to the standard process.
• Learn and execute knowledge on General Mills planning systems and internal process tools [SAP ERP, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), GTM (Go to Market) tools and SharePoint workflows etc.].
• Ensure completion of execution of daily/weekly/monthly activities for Raw and Finished materials and BOM setup.
• Adhere to the SOP and processes set while doing the master data setup related to material and BOM setup activities.
• Provide regular communication updates on key performance metrics to the business stakeholders.
• Active participation in Brand execution meetings and provide updates on project status.
• Learn and execute assigned activities/ desk work as per business requirement.
• Work on Spec to BOM reconciliations.
• Work collaboratively with US supply chain partners to gather the needed information to support the governance of planning processes.
• Ability to collect and analyze data for reporting purposes.

Organizational Effectiveness (5% of Time)

• Support any team initiatives and process improvements.
• Participate in Knowledge Sharing sessions.
• Participate in organizational site and function level events along with corporate social responsibility activities.

Career Development (5% of Time)

• Participate in Planning and Logistics Training.
• Participate in Supply Chain Competencies Training.

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

Occupational Skills

• Good understanding of Supply Chain Domain knowledge
• Understanding of Basic and Intermediate Excel

Professional Skills

• Strong Self-Management & Time Management
• Strong Verbal & Written Communication

Leadership Skills

• Continuous improvement mindset

Competencies/ Behaviors Required

• Integrity - Engenders trust at all levels Do the right thing all the ti me.
• Deliver outstanding results - Delivers on short- and long-term commitments by adhering to timeliness. Completes tasks, activities, and projects in a timely and effective manner. Communicates progress on projects with others to ensure overall alignment. Provides ideas and input to help team achieve greater result.Assumes personal initiative and accountability for results, performance, and behaviors.Builds foundational skills and expertise in key systems and tools critical for success on the job.
• Learning Agility - Shows curiosity and passion to learn new tasks.
• Interpersonal effectiveness - Effectively communicate with various levels and functions throughout the organization and develops good working partnerships.Clearly articulate views in written and verbal discussions.Remains calm in a crisis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory- Note: This is the minimum education criteria which cannot be altered)
• Minimum Degree Requirements - Bachelors
• Minimum years of related experience required - 1-2 years

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters

• Preferred Major Area of Study: Operations Supply Chain, Engineering, MBA

• Preferred Professional Certifications: CPIM/CSCP

• Preferred years of related experience: 1-2 years