External Supply Chain Associate Manager, Dairy

OVERVIEW

The ESC (External Supply Chain) Associate Manager is responsible for working closely with the Dairy Business Unit team, manufacturing partners, ITQ, and the Sourcing team to manage the external manufacturing network and execute strategic end-to-end supply chain strategies.

Development gained in this role:

Multi-project management; prioritization and delegation
End-to-end supply chain experience
Engaging and influencing a broad stakeholder base
Cross functional senior leader visibility

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Develop strategies to provide the Dairy Business Unit with a competitive advantage and deliver long term consistent, sustainable, cost-effective supply
Competitive bidding, negotiation, and contracting for co-manufacturer agreements
Deliver annual Holistic Margin Management pipeline and target
Execute co-manufacturer relationship management plans in partnership with key stakeholders
Represent category and supply chain priorities with cross-functional partners and the business unit
Provide project management and leadership to enable effective decision making and execution of supply chain initiatives
Work cross functionally with appropriate stakeholder and support teams such as Manufacturing, Food Safety & Quality, R&D, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment
Understand the dairy processing industry landscape and industry best practices
Comply with corporate and regulatory policies and accounting practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree
3-5 years of Sourcing / Purchasing / Supply Chain/Manufacturing/Engineering experience
Ability to lead through change
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business results
Relevant skills and experience in complex contract negotiations, bidding strategies, supplier management, risk management, market analysis, financial analysis, project management
Interpersonal Effectiveness - ability to collaborate, influence and motivate others. Build and maintain strong relationships. Strong communication skills to adapt to different audiences.
Learning Agility - Learns quickly and can apply skills to new projects or situations.
Demonstrates curiosity and passion for learning and continuous improvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

Manufacturing experience
5+ years of Sourcing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in business, management, purchasing, supply chain management, or engineering
Experience in the CPG (Consumer-packaged goods) or dairy industry
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects

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.

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.