Sr. Consultant – Logistics (External Supply Chain))

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

Job summary

General Mills in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Consultant - Logistics to serve as a key logistics partner for External Supply Chain, supporting approximately 150 external manufacturing sites across their operating lifecycle. You will help ensure reliable planning and logistics execution by resolving issues, managing escalations, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role involves onboarding sites, training on planning systems, coordinating EDI with technical teams, and driving process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of supply chain experience.
• Experience with SAP, APO/OMP, AFO, and SharePoint is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train others on planning systems and processes.
• Collaborative mindset to work across global teams and sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for planning and logistics issues across external sites and warehouses.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Logistics teams for day-to-day site execution and reviews.
• Monitor production posting, order sequencing, and age-database compliance; drive improvements.
• Support site start-ups, transitions, exits, and readiness activities.
• Onboard and train sites on planning systems and age management; provide coaching.
• Coordinate EDI integration between external sites and technical teams.
• Manage downtime plans and factory calendars in SAP with stakeholders.
• Lead or support process improvements and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Planning & logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Training & coaching

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering/Logistics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

APO/OMP

AFO

SharePoint

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe 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.OVERVIEWAs 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.ELIGIBILITYApplicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.