Sr Demand Planner

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

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. seeks a Senior Demand Planner in Powai, Mumbai, to drive forecast accuracy and optimize planning processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve inventory efficiency and capital asset utilization, while ensuring data integrity in OMP across item/week/location levels.

The role demands 3+ years in demand planning, familiarity with OMP/APO/JDA, and strong analytical skills. The position operates on a 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm shift in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Full-time graduation from an accredited university is mandatory.
• Knowledge of demand planning and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in forecasting or planning roles.
• Experience with OMP/APO/JDA or similar planning systems.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review forecast and manage item/week/location level splits in OMP for rolling 5 months.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias and trends; report to improve KPIs.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to reduce inventory and costs.
• Ensure data integrity in OMP across customer channels and locations.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting tools and processes.

Skills

OMP forecasting

APO planning

JDA

statistical models

data integrity

problem solving

cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in Operations

Tools

OMP

APO

JDA

ERP / SAP APO

Job description

## Sr Demand Planner應徵: 混合式辦公: Powai, Mumbai, MH: 正職: 7 天前刊登: 10130071**公司概述**我們致力打造深受全世界喜愛的食物, 但我們所做的遠不止於此。 本公司一向重視正向力量,提供持續學習、探索新視角、重新構想新可能的環境。 我們尋找那些渴望展現最佳自我的人——那些擁有遠大抱負、敢於挑戰彼此、共同成長的思想者。 因為要成為食品領域無可爭議的領導者,就必須匯聚一群積極前瞻、追求突破的人才。**OVERVIEW**The fundamental purpose is to drive improvement in forecast accuracy at Item/Week/Location level by optimizing the OMP statistical forecasting technologies, continuously improve the forecasting process, and providing insights to Business teams to enhance decision making. This role requires you to operate in 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm shift.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES*** 30% of Time - Reviewing forecast and managing splits at an Item/Week/Location level in OMP for rolling 5 months considering customer promotions management on complex desks with higher volatility, profitability. Manage seasonality & volatility with complex merch / rotations in Forecast considering business constraints.* 30% of Time - Analysis, Actions and reporting on key performance metrics such as forecast error, Trends, Bias, and Demand sensing and collaborating with Supply Planning teams to help achieve business KPI’s.* 20% of Time - Partner with Cross functional stakeholder to deliver actionable insights the company can use to reduce inventory, lower costs and improve capital asset utilization.* 15% of Time - Ensure data integrity in OMP at the item/location/week level across defined Customer channels. Leverage exists exception management reporting tools to drive improvement in forecast accuracy.* 5% of Time - Drive continuous improvement by examining existing OMP forecasting tools and processes and making improvements. Support projects and other efforts focused towards improving forecast accuracy and techniques. Training & Development of new external/internal hires.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** **Education:** Full-time graduation from an accredited university is mandatory.* **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.* **Technical Skills:** Demonstrate understanding of the PEAK Demand process, hands-on experience with planning systems such as OMP, Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), or JDA, and a basic understanding of statistical models and analysis.* Knowledge of demand planning, experience leading process improvement initiatives, strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, and knowledge of end-to-end supply chain planning and forecasting processes.* **Soft Skills:** Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and strong collaboration, negotiation, influencing, learning agility, business acumen, integrity, teamwork, and demand management skills.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Master’s degree - Major Area of Study in Operations* 5 years of related experience* Professional Certifications: CSCMP, APICS* Excel, Knowledge in ERP, and familiarity with functional package – SAP APO**應徵資格**應徵者必須符合職缺所在國家/地區的最低年齡要求。