Initiatives Planner (International)

India Foods Business is a full-service manufacturing and marketing unit comprising over 500 employees spread across over multiple locations across India. Our strong suite of products includes the Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Haagen-Dazs and Nature Valley brands in both direct-to-consumer and B2B channels across Retail, Food Service and Bakeries & Exports. We combine the capabilities of a global enterprise with the entrepreneurial spirit and cultural awareness you would expect of a smaller local company.

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 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 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 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 producti on 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

The Initiatives Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking all key milestones for New Product Development (NPD), renovations, delists, and promotional packaging changes (On-pack). This role begins post Gate 2 approval and ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with market requirement. The position ensures new launches are production-ready, and set up correctly in all systems to support seamless customer ordering and on-time launch execution.

Key Accountabilities

1. Milestone Tracking

• Track project milestones through biweekly connects. Track key milestones-Route to Market, File to Printer, Drop to Plant, first production dates etc.
• Maintain a standardized tracker and share updates in Bi-weekly connects
• Monitor production readiness, identify and escalate risks, to support a smooth launch.
• Compare Gate 2 approved volumes with MOQ requirements. Conduct risk analysis on the Drop to Plant number to assess the risk on the MOQ.- which helps to take decisions on whether the project should be delayed or if one can take the risk or push harder on the listings ( add more customers on board)
• Analyse the MLOR- Perform quick calculations to assess stock-at-risk, Total COGS value

1. Master Data & System Setup

• Facilitate creation and extension of NPD and SKU codes in SAP and OMP, by coordinating with plants, supply planners, master data teams.
• Ensure PR00 pricing setup, PSD file refresh, and 3PL readiness.
• Generate barcodes required for customer forms to configure their systems during new product listings
• Track 3PL setup and manage pallet configuration by requesting input from the logistics team
• Validate the NLF to ensure all required setup is complete before demand is added or production begins

1. Project Classification

• Determine initiative type (Innovation, Renovation, On-pack, Delist).
• Manage SKU and barcode changes configure deal codes in OMP for On-pack projects.

1. Demand and Supply Visibility on the system

• Ensure that demand is correctly flowing into OMP and visible for production planning for the plant

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Full time graduation from an accredited university
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Planning
• 8 - 10 years of experience in supply chain project coordination, NPD execution, or initiative readiness roles within FMCG or manufacturing.

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong Project management skills - tracking key milestones , escalating risks at the right forums.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to perform a risk analysis, assess MOQ's, stock at risk etc.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, initiative management, and system setup dependencies.
• Strong coordination and communication skills to manage multi-functional and multi-market stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple initiatives and ensure full data integrity across systems.
• Hands on Experience on managing tools and systems like SAP, OMP for SKU setup and visibility, pricing etc, ensuring demand is correctly inputted into the system, and for tracking key milestones.