Sr. Consultant – Logistics (External Supply Chain))

General Mills, Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Mumbai seeks a Senior Consultant - Logistics to act as a key logistics partner for External Supply Chain, coordinating with manufacturing, logistics, and technical teams to ensure reliable planning and execution.

The role requires five years of experience in supply chain or logistics, strong SAP/ERP knowledge, and the ability to coach site teams across global operations. Travel and collaboration across multi-site partners are expected.

Qualifications

• Full-time bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• At least five years of experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, or related field.
• Working knowledge of SAP, APO/OMP, AFO, and SharePoint, including key SAP MM and PP transactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and coach others on functional processes and planning systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions in a global, virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for planning and logistics issues across external sites; coordinate resolutions.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Logistics teams to support site execution and troubleshooting.
• Monitor production posting, order sequencing, and age-database compliance; identify gaps.
• Support start-ups, transitions, exits, and readiness activities for smooth operations.
• Onboard and train sites on planning systems and age management; provide coaching.
• Coordinate EDI integration and prioritization with external sites and technical teams.
• Manage downtime plans and factory calendars in SAP with planning stakeholders.
• Lead or support process improvements and transformation while upholding safety and cross-functional trust.

Skills

SAP

APO/OMP

AFO

SharePoint

Data analysis

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

APO/OMP

AFO

SharePoint

Job description

**OVERVIEW**As Senior Consultant - Logistics, you will serve as a key logistics partner for General Mills' External Supply Chain organization, supporting approximately 150 external manufacturing sites across their operating lifecycle. You will help ensure reliable planning and logistics execution by resolving issues, managing escalations, strengthening site capability, and coordinating with Manufacturing, Logistics, technical teams, and other supply chain partners.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES**• Act as the first point of contact for planning and logistics issues across external manufacturing sites and warehouses; coordinate timely resolution of escalations.• Partner with Manufacturing and Logistics teams to support day-to-day site execution, operating reviews, schedule troubleshooting, and performance follow-up.• Monitor production posting, order sequencing, and age-database compliance; identify gaps and provide targeted support to improve adherence.• Support external site start-ups, transitions, exits, and other readiness activities to enable smooth operations.• Onboard and train sites on planning systems, age management, and related business processes; provide ongoing coaching and troubleshooting.• Coordinate electronic data interchange integration and prioritization between external sites and technical teams.• Manage external-site downtime plans and maintain factory calendars in SAP in partnership with planning stakeholders.• Lead or support process improvements and transformation initiatives while reinforcing human and food safety and building trusted cross-functional relationships.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**• Full-time bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.• At least five years of experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, or a related field.• Working knowledge of SAP, APO/OMP, AFO, and SharePoint, including key SAP MM and PP transactions.• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.• Ability to train and coach others on functional processes and planning systems.• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders, listen actively, and build trust in a global, virtual environment.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**• Master's degree.• Experience supporting external manufacturing or multi-site supply chain and logistics operations.• Experience with site start-up or exit activities, electronic data interchange integration, age management, or SAP factory-calendar activities.• Understanding of continuous improvement principles and tools.