Sr. Analyst - Inventory Analytics

Genl Mills India Priv LTD; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Mumbai is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to develop inventory targets and recommendations for finished goods and semi-finished materials. You will use analytics and inventory optimization tools to improve service and efficiency while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

The role operates in a 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM shift, demanding strong data skills and collaboration to drive continuous improvement and sustainment of inventory policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (BE/B.Tech).
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory analytics, or a related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills, including pivot tables, charts, and graphs; working knowledge of analytical/statistical tools.
• Soft skills: strong communication, stakeholder collaboration, problem-solving, ownership, attention to detail, adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the periodic refresh of inventory target recommendations using analytical and statistical tools.
• Take initiative in Run process & Support process improvements.
• Analyze cycle-on-cycle changes and explain key drivers behind inventory recommendations.
• 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.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Supply chain concepts

Communication

Education

BE/B.Tech

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

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.

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. Watch with captions in other languages here.