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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

OVERVIEW

As 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.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.