D&T Manager – Supply Chain

ABOUT GENERAL MILLS

We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs, we’ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 2200+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T)  Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW 

Function Overview

The Digital and Technology team at General Mills stands as the largest and foremost unit, dedicated to exploring the latest trends and innovations in technology while leading the adoption of cutting-edge technologies across the organization. Collaborating closely with global business teams, the focus is on understanding business models and identifying opportunities to leverage technology for increased efficiency and disruption. The team's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including AI/ML, Data Science, IoT, NLP, Cloud, Infrastructure, RPA and Automation, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Blockchain, SAP S4 HANA and Enterprise Architecture. The MillsWorks initiative embodies an agile@scale delivery model, where business and technology teams operate cohesively in pods with a unified mission to deliver value for the company. Employees working on significant technology projects are recognized as Digital Transformation change agents. 

The team places a strong emphasis on service partnerships and employee engagement with a commitment to advancing equity and supporting communities. In fostering an inclusive culture, the team values individuals passionate about learning and growing with technology, exemplified by the "Work with Heart" philosophy, emphasizing results over facetime. Those intrigued by the prospect of contributing to the digital transformation journey of a Fortune 500 company are encouraged to explore more details about the function through the following Link

Purpose of the role

This is an exciting time to work in General Mills’ Solutions Delivery organization!

General Mills is seeking an experienced SAP Transportation Management (TM) Expert to join our Supply Chain Logistics team as a D&T Manager. This role is critical to accelerating the digital transformation of our supply chain operations and providing a competitive advantage to our business. The successful candidate will manage transformation projects and "Run and Improve" initiatives within the SAP TM domain, supporting our business partners in the supply chain. 

Your key responsibilities will include SAP TM Solution design/delivery, project leadership, team management, and process integration. You will collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities, develop solution designs that align with our business objectives. You will also take accountability for the successful delivery of SAP TM projects, from conception to implementation. This role requires you to lead and manage a team of SAP TM analysts, overseeing their work and professional development. Furthermore, you will provide essential leadership in connecting our supply chain processes across IT and business teams to ensure seamless end-to-end process alignment. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project Leadership & Execution:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of the SAP S/4HANA embedded Transportation Management module, from blueprinting and design to go-live and post-implementation support.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all aspects of the SAP TM module, providing guidance and direction to the project team and business stakeholders.

Team & People Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SAP TM analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and support the career development of your team members.
• Manage resource allocation and workload for the team, ensuring efficient and effective execution of tasks and projects.

Run & Improve Initiatives:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and support of the SAP TM system, ensuring its stability and reliability.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements within the transportation and logistics functions.
• Lead initiatives to optimize transportation planning, execution, and settlement processes, leveraging the full capabilities of SAP TM.

Solution Design & Configuration:

• Collaborate with business users to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into functional and technical specifications.
• Architect and design robust, scalable, and best-practice solutions within the SAP TM module.
• Experienced and well versed in performing  hands-on configuration of the SAP TM system.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a key liaison between the IT department and business stakeholders in the supply chain, logistics, and finance departments.
• Effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences and provide regular updates on project status and system performance.

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