FTA Analyst- Trade Operations (Global Trade)

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 Häagen-Dazs, we've 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 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 excellence 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

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

Job Overview

Function Overview

The Finance organization partners across General Mills to provide financial expertise to guide and govern the company. We bring a distinctive skill set to help the company sustainably drive strong returns on investment, whether that's brand investments, capital investments or resource investments. We hold ourselves accountable for the areas where we are uniquely positioned to drive results - what we call our Strategic Prioriti es - but we never lose sight of the fact that we only truly win when the company wins. The Finance function operates as a global team through the partnership of a series of enterprise-focused and business-embedded groups.

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Purpose of the role

General Mills is seeking a Global Trade compliance FTA Analyst based out of our Mumbai, India office to be part of our Global Trade team for businesses in EU-AU. Key accountabilities include managing FTA qualification, HS classification, LTSD and USMCA solicitation, ensuring global trade compliance through audits, reporting, commodity code review, and BOM maintenance, while collaborating with global stakeholders to support Free Trade Agreement programs and preferential duty treatment initiatives for General Mills.

As part of the General Mills Finance team, you will have the opportunity to lead and influence the business of one of the world's most recognized FMCG companies, while working with some of the world's most popular brands. This is an exciting early career opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership and quick learning capabilities. You will gain functional experience in Global Trade processes, expertise in trade compliance systems and tools, as well as broader knowledge of Free Trade Agreements, import/export compliance, and global trade operations.

Key Accountabilities

A)Support global trade compliance activities and Free Trade Agreement programs global

Support global trade compliance activities and Free Trade Agreement programs globally.

Support Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs to ensure business and regulatory compliance.

Determine product eligibility for trade agreements through HS classification, solicitation, and Bill of material review.

Manage LTSD creation and coordinate preferential origin certificate requests with suppliers and ESC teams.

Review and maintain trade compliance documentation, records, and material analysis.

Support annual FTA and USMCA projects including timelines, milestones, and stakeholder coordination.

(B)Trade Data Management

Support Global trade data accuracy through HS Classification and other compliance-related fields.

Execute LTSD campaign activities including validation, compliance checks, and document recordkeeping.

Conduct monthly shipment audits across EU-AU to ensure compliance and data accuracy.

(C)Compliance Management

Support export controls, check embargo, and licensing activities in coordination with importing countries.

Identify importers and exporters that may pose potential business or regulatory compliance risks.

20% of Time: Supportinternal/external business partners

Partner with Global Trade teams on HS classification, BOM review and analysis, and process-related activities to support compliance and operational efficiency.

Partner with sourcing teams to expedite LTSD solicitation and completion processes.

10% of Time: Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and reporting efficiency.

Lead efforts to understand what's working, what isn't and lead plans to adjust approach on One Team culture

Minimum Qualifications:

Full Time graduation from an accredited university in BS/BA/B.COM

Systems experience in SAP & E2Open Trade Automation

Three-five years directly working in import/export compliance (TBC).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's/master's degree

Major Area of Study/Experience: Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain Management

Specific job experience or skills needed

Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (FTA), HS Classification, Customs Duties, and global trade compliance processes.

Strong English communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Ability to work independently while proactively seeking support when required.

Good understanding of systems, processes, and compliance-oriented workflows.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative mindset.

Passion for learning, continuous improvement, and adapting to new processes and ways of working