Senior Initiative Planner (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

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Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Jus-Rol, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that's ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future.

What your role is

Accountability for Initiatives Planning Operations ensuring flawless execution of NPD launches, SKU changes and delists on time with excellent service and minimal waste. Ensure right production/stock strategies are in place, PIPO tools are used and the GM Launch to win/gate process is adhered. Drive continuous improvement plan within supply planning capability

Key Responsibilities

• Owns initiative readiness, including monitoring vs timeline, communication, risk identification/escalation & troubleshooting
• Custodian of the market Supply Chain gate process & critical path - ensuring 100% of NPD's/SKU changes can be launched on time with excellent service and minimal waste
• Robust NPD tracking, EPOS, distribution vs target and internal KPI metrics.
• Provides planning input to scope development in areas such as schedule, cost, inventory impact, feasibility
• Influence GM plants and ESC on MOQ's and production frequencies
• Management and custodian of GM launch tools (PIPO, Post gate 2, Customer check list)
• Delist process is followed ensuring minimal waste and maximum service
• Identify options for running out remnants
• Owns % NPD launch on time, % of critical gate timelines achieved, gate process adherence, CFR and Waste for product initiatives

What you will bring to the team

• Minimum 5 years of supply chain experience, ideally within planning (supply, demand, initiatives)
• Project management skills and experience
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong influencing skills with ability to constructively challenge
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Learning agility
• Proactive approach

What you get from us

• A Certified Great Place to Work, Certified Best UK Workplace and Best Workplace for Wellbeing & Women
• Flexible and employee-focused work culture
• Equal Employment opportunities
• Competitive package with benefits

At General Mills, we are committed to recruiting ,retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers and communities we serve globally. Come and be part of our team's journey. Hungry to Shape the Future.