Analyst - Material Management SARM

General Mills; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking an Analyst - Materials Management to assure timely raw material availability across a network supporting multiple plants and business teams. You will analyze replenishment, set targets, and coordinate with sourcing, supply planning, and suppliers.

This role focuses on data analysis, SAP Materials Management, and Excel-based reporting with cross-functional exposure to supply chain decisions and new product launches.

Qualifications

• Proficient in data analysis and visualization techniques.
• Advanced Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables and charts.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across functions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse replenishment performance and close process gaps.
• Coordinate with sourcing, supply and brand planning to align forecasts.
• Resolve material issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Maintain SAP MM parameters and monthly health checks.
• Support transitions, new product launches, and BOM setup.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel (lookups, pivot tables)

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP Materials Management

Job description

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

As an Analyst - Materials Management, you will help ensure the timely availability of raw materials across a network supporting more than 30 plants and business teams in the United States. You will analyze supply risks, maintain planning parameters, and partner with sourcing, supply planning, brand planning, suppliers, and operating teams to improve material availability, inventory, and service. This individual contributor role offers cross-functional exposure to supply chain decisions, transitions, and new product launches.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyse replenishment performance, close process gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with sourcing, supply and brand planning, suppliers, operating teams, and plant planners to set order targets, align forecasts, and resolve material issues.
• Resolve supplier queries on forecasts, order consolidation, order changes, and short-lead-time requirements.
• Ensure timely raw material availability, identify production and write-off risks, and communicate mitigation plans through resolution.
• Manage warehouse planning, material ageing, inventory levels, and safety stocks.
• Maintain SAP raw material planning parameters and complete monthly material health checks.
• Support packaging and vendor transitions, new product launches, BOM setup, project changes, and packaging or ingredient tie-out plans.
• Participate in supplier, stakeholder, and brand execution reviews; provide metrics and decision support, and partner with brand planners and PLPM.
• Complete replenishment activities, drive continuous improvement, coach partners on process use, and build cross-functional relationships.
• Complete required training, annual goals, knowledge sharing, team initiatives, and collaboration opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Experience: 2–3 years of related experience in supply chain, materials planning, inventory, or a similar field.

Technical Skills: Data analysis and visualization; Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and charts; experience with SAP Materials Management; understanding of supply chain concepts and basic mathematics.

Soft Skills: Effective written and verbal communication, collaboration, prioritization, problem-solving, critical thinking, self-management, and a continuous improvement mindset.

People Management: Individual contributor role; no direct people management experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience, preferably in materials planning or inventory management.
• Professional certification such as APICS CSCP or Six Sigma.

Eligibility

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