Sr. Analyst - Inventory Analytics

General Mills, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain analyst to develop inventory targets for finished goods and semi-finished materials. You will use optimization tools, analytics, and cross-functional partnerships to improve service, inventory efficiency, and decision-making.

Shift: 1:30 PM–10:30 PM. Minimum qualifications include BE/B.Tech and at least 2 years in supply chain or inventory analytics, plus strong Excel and data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (BE/B.Tech).
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory analytics, or related field.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills including pivot tables, charts, and graphs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of inventory concepts such as safety stock, cycle stock, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the periodic refresh of inventory target recommendations using analytical and statistical tools.
• Run 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, and process documentation to support execution.
• Identify and support process improvement and sustainability initiatives across teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Ownership

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (BE/B.Tech)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

Data-analysis tools

Job description

**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.