Sr. Analyst - Inventory Analytics

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

Job summary

General Mills in Mumbai, India is seeking a Supply Chain Inventory Analyst to develop inventory targets and recommendations for finished goods and semi-finished materials.

You will use inventory optimization tools, analytics, and supply chain knowledge to improve service, inventory efficiency, and decision-making while partnering with stakeholders across the business. This role requires working in 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree BE/B.Tech in relevant field.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory analytics, or related field; prior supply chain experience mandatory.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills; understanding of inventory concepts such as safety stock and cycle stock.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills; problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the periodic refresh of inventory target recommendations using analytical and statistical tools.
• Run inventory scenarios, validate tool logic, and support inventory analytics and process improvements.
• Present data-driven recommendations and align stakeholders on inventory targets and actions.
• Maintain data, reporting, process documentation, and onboarding materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

BE/B.Tech in relevant field

Tools

Inventory optimization tools

Analytics tools

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.

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

Join the Supply Chain team to develop inventory targets and recommendations for finished goods and semi-finished materials. You will use inventory optimization tools, supply chain knowledge, and analytics to improve service, inventory efficiency, and decision-making while partnering with stakeholders across the business. This role requires you to operate in 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm shift.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the periodic refresh of inventory target recommendations using analytical and statistical tools.
• Take initiative the Run process & Support process improvement
• Analyze cycle-on-cycle changes and explain the key drivers behind inventory recommendations.
• Support and navigate team members on data management, systems, and processes
• Run scenarios, validate tool logic, and support inventory analytics, sustainability, and process-improvement initiatives.
• Present data-driven recommendations and align stakeholders on inventory targets and actions.
• Maintain data, reporting, process documentation, and onboarding materials to support consistent execution.
• Identify and Support Process Improvement and Sustainability initiatives
• Support business initiative from Inventory side
• Share knowledge with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Complete tasks, activities, and projects in a timely and effective manner. Communicate progress about projects with others to ensure overall alignment. Provide ideas and input to help team achieve greater results. Assumes personal initiative and accountability for results, performance, and behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (BE/B.Tech required).
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory analytics, or a related field; prior supply chain experience is mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills, including pivot tables, charts, and graphs; working knowledge of analytical/statistical tools; understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory concepts such as sawtooth curve, safety stock, cycle stock, inventory policies, and strategies.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder collaboration, problem-solving, ownership, attention to detail, and adaptability , Ability and confidence to support creative solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Four years of related experience.
• Experience with inventory optimization tools, scenario analysis, process validation, and presenting data-driven insights.

ELIGIBILITY

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