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Scientist - II
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Position Title
Scientist II Statistics
Function/Group
RD/Packaging
Location
Mumbai
Shift Timing
Regular
Role Reports to
Assistant Manager, Global Knowledge Solutions
Remote/Hybrid/in-Office
Hybrid
ABOUT GENERAL MILLS
We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Haagen-Dazs, we have been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.
How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate.
us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com
General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.
With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC), Digital Technology (DT) Innovation, Technology Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy Intelligence (SSI), Global Shared Services (GSS), Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS). For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in
We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.
JOB OVERVIEW
Function Overview
In partnership with our cross-functional partners, ITQ innovates and develops products that meet the ever-changing needs of our consumers and enables long-term business growth. We identify and develop technologies that shape and protect our businesses today and into the future. ITQ operates across three organizations: Global Applications, Capabilities COEs, and Shared Services Operations
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Purpose of the role
The Global Knowledge Services (GKS) organization catalyzes the creation, transfer, and application of knowledge to ensure ITQ succeeds at its mission of driving internal and external innovation, developing differentiated technology, and engendering trust through food safety and quality.
The scientists in the Statistics and Analytics Program Area will collaborate with US and India GKS team members to deliver high value statistical work that advances ITQ initiatives in consumer product research, health and nutrition science, research and development, and quality improvement.
The Scientist II in this program area is expected to: take ownership of the projects, deep expertise in statistical methodologies, data analysis, and model development. They will be responsible for providing advanced statistical consulting services, developing analytics solutions, and supporting decision-making processes across various projects.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
.70%of Time-Excellent Technical Work
Independently work on projects and take ownership of the deliverables.
Provide expert statistical consulting and support to internal and external clients on various projects.
Design, implement, and interpret statistical analyses, including hypothesis testing, regression analysis, experimental design, and multivariate analysis.
Develop and validate statistical models for predictive and prescriptive analytics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Advise on best practices for data collection, quality control, and management.
Develop effective strategies for programming and data analysis based on client consultations and project briefs.
Create high-quality programs for data preparation, data cleaning, statistical analysis, and results validation.
Employ sophisticated analytics programs, machine learning and statistical methods to prepare data for use in predictive and prescriptive modeling.
Effectively and efficiently use advanced statistical software (e.g., R, Python) in support of project work.
Leveraging multiple data sets to discover new insights.
Create accurate and clear summary tables, visualizations, reports, and models that convey the required information and insights.
Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and publications to communicate findings and recommendations.
Mentor and train team members on statistical techniques and software.
15% of Time-Client Consultation and Business Partnering
Work effectively with clients to identify client needs and success criteria, and translate into clear project objectives, timelines, and plans.
Be responsive and timely in sharing project updates, responding to client queries, and delivering on project commitments.
Clearly communicate analysis, conclusions, insights, and conclusions to clients using written reports and real-time meetings.
10% of Time-Innovation, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Personal Development
Learn and apply a CI mindset to work, seeking opportunities for improvements in efficiency and client value.
Identify new resources, develop new methods, and seek external inspiration to drive innovations in our work processes.
Continually build skills and knowledge in the fields of statistics, and the relevant sciences.
5% of Time-Administration
Participate in all required training (Safety, HR, Finance, CI, other) and actively GKS, and ITQ meetings, events, and activities.
Complete other administrative tasks as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum Degree Requirements: Ph.D. in Statistics from an accredited university
- Minimum 2 years of related experience required
Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed
- D. in Statistics or a closely related field.
- Extensive knowledge of statistical theories, methodologies, and software (e.g., R, Minitab, Python, SQL).
- Proven experience in applying statistical techniques to real-world problems across various industries.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex statistical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience with large datasets, data mining, and machine learning is a plus.
- Working experience in GCP is a plus.
- Experience in working on a project from inception to end is desirable.
For Global Knowledge Solutions:
- Ability to effectively work cross-functionally with internal/global team members.
- High self-motivation, with the ability to work both independently and in teams.
- Excels at driving projects to completion, with attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise judgment in handling confidential and proprietary information.
- Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, and execute tasks according to a plan. Able to work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, ability to think outside the box.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Major Area of Study: Statistics
- Preferred Professional Certifications: R, Python
- Preferred 2 years of related experience
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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