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Lead demand planning activities and facilitate the Demand Review process. | Strong analytical skills, experience with demand planning tools, and ability to collaborate across functions. | General Mills is seeking a Sr Demand Planner in Minneapolis, MN. In this role, you will facilitate demand planning activities and lead the Demand Review PEAK process. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with demand planning tools, and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.This position offers a salary range of $93,700 to $140,700 annually, based on education and experience. The role is open to remote work arrangements.#J-18808-Ljbffr Remote Skills: Analysis Skills, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Team Player, Work From Home About the Company: General Mills

Lead demand review processes and develop accurate demand forecasts while collaborating cross-functionally. | Requires 5+ years relevant experience, strong analytical skills, executive communication, and ability to influence cross-functionally. | OVERVIEW The Sr Demand Planner facilitates demand review through the PEAK process, developing and communicating an accurate demand plan for both financial and operational purposes. This position is responsible for executing demand planning activities based on strategies set by the US. The Sr Demand Planner will need to demonstrate strong leadership with cross-functional teams to execute and communicate the demand plan. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the Demand Review PEAK process: • Forecast performance evaluation: Leads monthly review of forecast accuracy and bias, identifying key misses, root causes, and learnings to inform future cycles. • Insight generation & action planning: Translates findings from retrospectives into clear insights and proposes forecast enrichments, adjustments, or structural changes where needed, aligning with established US strategies. • Forecast ownership: Consolidate & support in development of the demand forecast for the Business Unit, Driver Attribution Model demand forecast, incorporating Business Unit leadership feedback and overrides as needed to arrive at an integrated and accurate plan • Driver attribution and business analysis: Oversee assessing and pressure testing of key forecast drivers, seeking a deep understanding of demand forecast driver attribution and their influence on the forecast, risks, and opportunities • DP narrative design: Constructs Business Unit Latest Estimate narrative with support from Business Unit teams, proactively identifying key forecast changes, tradeoffs, and decisions needed for discussion in Business Unit Demand Review (BU DR) Meeting • Risks & opportunities: Analyzes demand forecast impact of different risks/opportunities embedded in the estimate, communicating these within the context of the broader US strategy. Demonstrate Analytics/Data Mastery: • Forward-looking strategic thinking: Ability to synthesize disparate data into coherent, forward-looking business strategy and tactics for advancing business priorities, with BU leadership support and adherence to US-defined strategies. • Analytics/data mastery: Strong data science / analytical skillset, including: • In-depth understanding of how a forecast model works, strengths/pitfalls of the ML model, and the core elements of the model's predictivity • Able to analyze and diagnose core forecast drivers and understand the impact on the forecast with DAR • High fluency/dexterity in working with data • Ability to recognize trends within data and translate them into a forecast narrative • Technical Aptitude: Demonstrated proficiency in using OMP or similar demand planning tools • Tool/data collaboration: Works closely with the SFAs and DAs to ensure tool robustness and data availability and granularity at the necessary level to feed the demand forecast Cross-Functional Collaboration • Proactive communication: Conducts proactive cross-functional outreach to understand forecast and key drivers, extract business insights, understand risks & opportunities, and explain the output of the model to the business • Input coordination: Reviews and validates inputs and, if needed, holds input owners accountable for delivery, collecting updates via standardized tools, templates, and processes • Community of practice: Actively foster and contribute to a community of like practitioners • Identify and drive continuous improvement on systemic planning issues (process, data, parameters, tools) to reduce recurring issues and improve performance. • Coach and support other planners through mentoring and standard work. • Customer operations: Deep understanding of both customer operations, with the capacity to understand, explain, and reconcile demand drivers and how they interact to drive the business • Supply chain operations: Strong foundation in supply chain network management and operations • Financial acumen: Strong financial acumen MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, or Predictive Analytics with 5+ years of relevant industry experience • Strong executive communication with internal and external stakeholders • Ability to influence without authority and network cross-functionally • Experience with planning • Experience in analyzing complex data and presenting recommendations/statistical models or predictive analytics with an executive presence and influencing across multiple functions • Ability to act in a fast-paced environment and rapidly prioritize while responding to change • Strong curiosity/tenacity with critical thinking skills to problem solve PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's Degree • CPG / fast-moving consumer forecasting experience • Demand Planning Experience ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS • This role is open to remote work arrangements; candidates must live more than 50 miles from their assigned work location to be eligible. International relocations will not be considered for this role. Individuals who live local to the Minneapolis market (Less than 50 miles) would be expected to be in the office in adherence with our Work with Heart Policy (2-3 times a week in the office) • General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $93700.00 - $140700.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Lead demand planning processes, analyze forecast drivers, and collaborate cross-functionally to develop accurate demand forecasts. | Bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant experience, strong analytical skills, executive communication, and ability to influence cross-functionally. | Job Description: OVERVIEW The Sr Demand Planner facilitates demand review through the PEAK process, developing and communicating an accurate demand plan for both financial and operational purposes. This position is responsible for executing demand planning activities based on strategies set by the US. The Sr Demand Planner will need to demonstrate strong leadership with cross-functional teams to execute and communicate the demand plan. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the Demand Review PEAK process: • Forecast performance evaluation: Leads monthly review of forecast accuracy and bias, identifying key misses, root causes, and learnings to inform future cycles. • Insight generation & action planning: Translates findings from retrospectives into clear insights and proposes forecast enrichments, adjustments, or structural changes where needed, aligning with established US strategies. • Forecast ownership: Consolidate & support in development of the demand forecast for the Business Unit, Driver Attribution Model demand forecast, incorporating Business Unit leadership feedback and overrides as needed to arrive at an integrated and accurate plan • Driver attribution and business analysis: Oversee assessing and pressure testing of key forecast drivers, seeking a deep understanding of demand forecast driver attribution and their influence on the forecast, risks, and opportunities • DP narrative design: Constructs Business Unit Latest Estimate narrative with support from Business Unit teams, proactively identifying key forecast changes, tradeoffs, and decisions needed for discussion in Business Unit Demand Review (BU DR) Meeting • Risks & opportunities: Analyzes demand forecast impact of different risks/opportunities embedded in the estimate, communicating these within the context of the broader US strategy. Demonstrate Analytics/Data Mastery: • Forward-looking strategic thinking: Ability to synthesize disparate data into coherent, forward-looking business strategy and tactics for advancing business priorities, with BU leadership support and adherence to US-defined strategies. • Analytics/data mastery: Strong data science / analytical skillset, including: • In-depth understanding of how a forecast model works, strengths/pitfalls of the ML model, and the core elements of the model's predictivity • Able to analyze and diagnose core forecast drivers and understand the impact on the forecast with DAR • High fluency/dexterity in working with data • Ability to recognize trends within data and translate them into a forecast narrative • Technical Aptitude: Demonstrated proficiency in using OMP or similar demand planning tools • Tool/data collaboration: Works closely with the SFAs and DAs to ensure tool robustness and data availability and granularity at the necessary level to feed the demand forecast Cross-Functional Collaboration • Proactive communication: Conducts proactive cross-functional outreach to understand forecast and key drivers, extract business insights, understand risks & opportunities, and explain the output of the model to the business • Input coordination: Reviews and validates inputs and, if needed, holds input owners accountable for delivery, collecting updates via standardized tools, templates, and processes • Community of practice: Actively foster and contribute to a community of like practitioners • Identify and drive continuous improvement on systemic planning issues (process, data, parameters, tools) to reduce recurring issues and improve performance. • Coach and support other planners through mentoring and standard work. • Customer operations: Deep understanding of both customer operations, with the capacity to understand, explain, and reconcile demand drivers and how they interact to drive the business • Supply chain operations: Strong foundation in supply chain network management and operations • Financial acumen: Strong financial acumen MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, or Predictive Analytics with 5+ years of relevant industry experience • Strong executive communication with internal and external stakeholders • Ability to influence without authority and network cross-functionally • Experience with planning • Experience in analyzing complex data and presenting recommendations/statistical models or predictive analytics with an executive presence and influencing across multiple functions • Ability to act in a fast-paced environment and rapidly prioritize while responding to change • Strong curiosity/tenacity with critical thinking skills to problem solve PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s Degree • CPG / fast-moving consumer forecasting experience • Demand Planning Experience ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS • This role is open to remote work arrangements; candidates must live more than 50 miles from their assigned work location to be eligible. International relocations will not be considered for this role. • General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. Company Overview: We 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Lead enterprise-wide reporting initiatives, develop dashboards and data solutions, consult with business leaders, manage client relationships, and drive business development and operational improvements. | Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics or related field, 5+ years of experience designing analytical solutions, strong communication and consulting skills, proficiency with BI tools like Tableau, understanding of database development and data warehousing, and ability to influence business leaders. | We’re passionate about food and driven by data. Do you want to impact our future through data, analytics and innovative technology? Do you thrive on leading big initiatives and bringing them to life? Bring your passion, expertise and problem-solving skills to the table and make an impact. General Mills is reshaping the future, and technology & data play an important role for us. Your analytical expertise will help us get the right insights and solutions at the right time, every time. As one of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills operates across the globe with more than 100 recognizable consumer brands, including: Cheerios, LÄRABAR, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Annie’s Homegrown, Totino’s, Epic Provisions and Blue Buffalo. The Data Insights & Visualization team delivers innovation and BI tools to global business functions across General Mills. This centralized team creates all enterprise-wide dashboard products for GMI. In this role, you will work directly with key business partners, international colleagues, data science, vendors and more to design and develop sustainable solutions, and insights that fuel our business growth. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead Enterprise-Wide Reporting Initiatives • Lead and consult on enterprise, segment, and functional reporting efforts • Proficient dashboard creator with a strong command of Tableau, Domo, Looker, etc. • Transform business processes by working across teams and functions to generate insights for business teams • Consult and partner with leadership to develop sound communications and change management plans • Organize and lead design, code & process review sessions to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and performance guidelines • Gather reporting needs, shape the concept model, and design data flow • Develop technical architectures and prototypes for solutions (dashboards, portal pages, metrics, etc.) through coordination with enterprise architect teams • Partner with product teams to troubleshoot technical and performance issues in GCP • Direct all communication of design and data architecture to development teams • Organize and lead design reviews with stakeholders to ensure business needs are met • Collaborate with product teams to exchange best practices and prevent redundant work. Client Relationship Management • Play the role of ‘translator’ by effectively dissecting business challenges into impactful dashboard designs and technical builds • Develop the technology and capability roadmap with senior business leaders • Manage the creation and alignment of client Service Level Agreements • Coordinate triage efforts, resolve client issues, and implement system improvements • Reconcile all project work, feedback, and identified opportunities with clients Business Development & Operations • Evaluate, implement, and oversee business deployment of emerging reporting tech (e.g. portal technology, new BI tools, other emerging technologies) • Develop and ensure documentation of reporting best practices • Manage project prioritization sessions with IT and Solutions partners • Identify and lead improvement opportunities • Collaborate with development teams to integrate cross-functional synergies into the delivery process MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics or a related subject area • 5+ years of experience working directly with business clients and designing analytical solutions for them • Strong communication skills, capable of translating business requests into technical requirements and articulating the pros and cons of different technologies, platforms, designs, and architectural options • Understanding of UX design and implementation, guided analytics, decision support frameworks, and data product management best practices • Proficient in data and analytics tools and concepts, including dimensional modeling, ETL, reporting tools, data governance, data warehousing and both structured and unstructured data • Strong understanding of database development using Google Big Query, Oracle, SQL Server, SAP BW or SAP HANA • Extensive experience in creating interactive and insightful dashboards using Tableau or other visualization tools (Domo, Looker, Power BI, Microstrategy, R Shiny, Qlik Sense, Business Objects, etc.) • Proficient at influencing without authority, skilled at advising and negotiating with business leaders to develop high-value solutions • Experience in providing analytical advisory to business partners, prioritizing solutions over task lists • Demonstrates strong delegation and prioritization skills • Consultant mindset - able to challenge with courage and influence upwards and with peers PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Thought-driven leadership to successfully deliver scalable business solutions • Takes the initiative to do the right thing - doesn't walk past a problem • Motivator - willing to push themselves and the team towards success • Agile learner - has passion and curiosity to learn new things and understand the "why" ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS • The preferred location for this role is Minneapolis, MN; however, remote work-at-home applications within the United States will be considered. • Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered. COMPANY OVERVIEW We 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $93700.00 - $156300.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.

Lead and develop the sales team across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Eastern Missouri to execute regional sales strategies and achieve volume growth. | Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years foodservice sales experience, 2+ years team leadership, proven influential leadership, strategic innovation, and problem-solving skills. | As a Region Manager (RM) in North America Foodservice (NAF), your main priority will be leading, coaching, and developing the current Sales Team. You’ll be responsible for designing a Region strategy that complements our Zone, National, and Segment strategies. The Illinois, Wisconsin, Eastern Missouri RM role on the Foodservice Central team will be based out of either the Chicago or Milwaukee metro areas and manage the sales teams covering Illinois, Wisconsin, and Eastern Missouri. The 3rd most populous market in the country is well positioned for steady growth and will need a leader to manage the go to market strategy, take advantage of changing market dynamics, and diversify our channel presence. We are looking for someone who can capitalize on the significant population of non-commercial and regional chains in market as well as deep lodging opportunities in Chicagoland to lead growth Nationally in F26 and beyond. The Illinois, Wisconsin, Eastern Missouri Region Manager role may be the role for you if: • You’re a change agent: you’re flexible and agile; you challenge the status quo in order to drive stronger performance • You love to win, and have fun doing it: you have a strong competitive drive and passion for your work • You embody our Engaging Leader behaviors: you have the ability and passion for driving ownership, accountability and productive discourse to elevate individual and team performance Key Accountabilities Business Planning & Executional Excellence • Achieve Volume Growth through creation of a long-term vision and strategy for your Region. • Consistently evaluate your Region’s strategy and execution, pivoting when necessary • Problem solve to maximize your team’s growth opportunities. • Act as a liaison between your field team and cross-functional/headquarters partners to resource for these solutions. • Think beyond the boundaries of the role, lean into risks, and challenge the status quo. • Take on additional ad hoc project work to help shape Zone and National go to market strategies Grow & Inspire through embodiment of Engaging Leader Behaviors • Coach, train, and provide direct feedback to your team members through active participation in customer meetings & events. • Inspire your team to achieve the organization’s goals via the purposeful execution of coordinated strategic sales plans that will unleash the potential of the region to exceed the sales volume program year over year. • Lead a high performing team that is empowered, accountable, and inspired. • Lead by example to continue a culture of ownership, inclusiveness, and growth mindset. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree • 6+ years of experience in foodservice sales • 2+ years of experience leading a team • Proven Influential leadership (including cross-functional partnership) • Innovation & Strategy (ability to innovate and activate plans to balance short-term commitments and long-term growth) • Problem Solving & Analytics (trend recognition, development, and application) Preferred Qualifications • Track record of distributor ownership and growth • Influence & negotiations skills (internal and external) • Track record of winning beyond what job might currently be • Multi-channel growth outlook and balanced basket approach to opportunities Additional Considerations • International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered. • Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas. Company Overview We 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 other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $108900.00 - $163500.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.