General Mills - Business Analyst

Function/Group : Consumer Insights

Location: Powai, Mumbai

Role Reports to:Asst Manager / Associate Asst Manager

Shift Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM

Job Overview :

- Lead projects and few (1-2) smaller engagements and be accountable for all reporting and analytics project on it

- Evaluate multiple data sources (POS data, Panel Data, Consumption Data) and synthesize this data to draw detailed analysis and insights. Provide the - story- not just the data

Job Responsibilities :

90% of the time :

Operational Responsibilities

- Lead projects and few (1-2) smaller engagements and be accountable for all reporting and analytics project on it

- Deliver bigger and complex projects under supervision of team leader/ manager within agreed timelines and as per agreed quality standards

- Work on Business Issue related projects and tasks related to data mining, data synthesizing and presenting of data through charts / graphs

- Evaluate multiple data sources (POS data, Panel Data, Consumption Data) and synthesize this data to draw detailed analysis and insights

- Create, maintain and update of recurring (weekly, monthly, quarterly) reports for the businesses that one supports. Ensure quality & timely delivery of all Reporting needs

- Project and engagement feedback process

- Adhere to all the processes around timesheet filling, HR processes, meetings, etc.

10% of the time :

Self-Development

- Complete and Leverage IDP for self-development

- Identify and undergo self-learning modules

- Participate in project related trainings

- Make presentations on the right forum

Experience :

- Minimum years of related experience required: 3 years

- Preferred years of related experience: 3-6 years

Education:

- Minimum Degree Requirements: Masters

- Preferred Degree Requirements: Masters

- Preferred Major Area of Study: Marketing / Market Research

- Required Professional Certifications: Master In Business Administration

- Preferred Professional Certifications: Master In Business Administration

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed :

- Strong technical knowledge of Syndicated research (Point of Sale / Panel data). Expert in using one POS tool (Nielsen Nitro, Answers, IRI, etc.)

- Exceptional analytical, organizational/prioritization and communications skills (written and verbal)

- Ability to manage multiple clients and businesses together

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

- Problem solving skill

Competencies/Behaviors required for job:

Leading Change :

- Continually asks him/herself, - Why do I (or we) do it this way?-

- Remains curious despite having developed deep expertise

Delivers Outstanding Results :

- Makes quality decisions in a timely manner

- Proactively anticipates and addresses issues/opportunities

- Consistently accomplishes assigned tasks

- Delivers high quality work, within established timeframes

- Pays attention to detail and focuses on accuracy

- Seeks assistance, information and resources to make good decisions

- Displays sense of urgency even in absence of assigned deadlines

Technical Expertise :

- Acquires foundational knowledge and skills in his/her functional area

- Seeks to understand the principles of service excellence & how to apply them in own area

- Partners with clients to achieve service excellence through improved processes and systems

Influence and Impact :

- Is action-oriented

- Delivers excellent results on time and at budget