Sr Analyst - Demand Forecasting, GIC SC

Genl Mills India Priv LTD; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Mumbai seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to support forecasting and drive standardization of processes. You will analyze outputs, fine-tune models and prepare reports to guide stakeholder decisions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will ensure forecasts align with launches and promotions.

The role requires strong data skills, experience with SQL/Excel and cloud platforms, and a readiness to work the late shift in a dynamic consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in operational research, statistics or supply chain with relevant experience.
• Experience with forecasting techniques, time-series models and analytics.
• Proficiency in Tableau/Power BI/Looker for dashboards and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support demand planning with forecasting accuracy and KPI dashboards.
• Analyze forecasts, identify patterns and present insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with brand marketing to align launch/promotions with forecasts.

Skills

Forecasting techniques

Time-series models

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Operational research / statistics / supply chain

Master's in Operations (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

R

Python

SQL

Excel

GCP

AWS

Azure

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

The purpose of the job is to support Demand planning function by providing Innovative solutions and help implementing it to optimize/Standardize processes which will bring improvement to overall forecasting approach resulting in better accuracy. Explore and take up opportunities which supports the demand planning efforts by creating and executing industry standard approaches. This role requires you to operate on the 1.30pm to 10.30pm shift.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Basic understanding of new product launches, forecasting techniques, and statistical forecasting models, with the ability to fine-tune model parameters to align forecasts with business needs and market dynamics. Analyze forecasting outputs, interpret patterns and trends in complex datasets, and prepare insightful reports to support stakeholder decision-making. Evaluate and monitor key performance metrics, such as forecast accuracy and bias, and publish performance dashboards to keep stakeholders informed. Identify improvement opportunities through root cause analysis (RCA) to achieve business targets and enhance reliability, while managing data requirements for new product launch forecasting and prioritizing support requests based on business impact and resource constraints. Use tools (like GCP, Python Dash, Tableau, AFO etc.) to extract, transform and manage data from primary and secondary sources using SQL, Excel and Python. Collaborate with stakeholders and brand marketing teams to align demand forecasts with launch strategies and promotional plans, lead consensus meetings to incorporate cross-functional feedback, and standardize processes by training stakeholders on tools and methodologies to improve adoption and efficiency. Coordinate with technical /data science teams to identify process improvement opportunities, validate outputs, propose modification if required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Operational research, statistics, supply chain and any other relevant field 3 years of related experience Experience: 2-3 years of experience in data analysis and high level of analytical skills, Technical Skills: Working knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Looker, along with forecasting techniques, including time-series models (Exponential Smoothing and ARIMA) and machine learning methods. Proficiency in statistical analysis and data handling using R, Python, Excel, and SQL to derive meaningful insights from datasets. Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, and Azure, as well as supply chain, CPG, and retail operations. Soft Skills: Demonstrates critical thinking, integrity, teamwork, demand management expertise, a systematic approach to problem-solving, the ability to influence without authority, and strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree with a major in Operations or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Professional certifications such as CSCMP or APICS are preferred. Proficiency in Excel, knowledge of ERP systems, and familiarity with functional planning tools such as SAP APO.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located. New possibilities. Bold thinking. Real heart. Build remarkable brands with remarkable people. At General Mills, we make food the world loves. Across 100+ markets, we come together to create, innovate and grow. Here, you'll do meaningful work and help to lead the future of food at a company that stands for good.