Position Title Analyst II - Media Planning Analysis - Optimisation Function Group CMI Location Mumbai Shift Timing 11 am to 8 pm Role Reports to Sr Manager Business Performance Analytics 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 ve 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 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 General Mills India Center 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 digital technology innovation technology quality consumer market intelligence sales strategy intelligence global shared services finance shared services and Human Resources Shared Services For more details check out Job Overview The Insights and Analytics organization within General Mills Strategy and Growth function is responsible to deliver integrated consumer customer category and business performance insights to power smarter faster decisions and next-best actions enabling precision in brand strategies campaign execution media and investment optimization across our US businesses and brands The Insights and Analytics org has integrated teams operating from our Minneapolis and India offices and this role is in the Media Measurement Optimisation team in our India office Do you have a passion for Media Advertising a knack for Data Analytics and the ability to influence stakeholders to make smart business decisions Join our Media Measurement Optimization Team at General Mills We re on a journey to provide remarkable experiences to our consumers through communications and you ll play a critical role in ensuring our advertising media reaches them at the right time and in the right channels This is a unique opportunity to build a new capability focused on in-flight media optimization You ll work on media optimisation for popular US Brands as well as lead a team 2-3 people that monitors tracks and optimizes our digital media investment across channels customers and other brands working closely with the Optimization Manager based in US and with teams in Marketing Planning Activation MP A Brand Agency partners Media Measurement and Data Technology Key Accountabilities The Media Optimization Analyst is responsible for monitoring tracking and optimizing our Digital media investment across channels customers and brands for some GMI brands in the US This role involves working closely with our Marketing Planning Activation MP A teams Brand Teams Agency partners Data Technology teams as well as a team of measurement experts to standardize our Key Performance Indicator KPI metrics used for optimization transform performance data into actionable insights and drive continuous improvement Key Accountabilities Analyze the performance of media campaigns for our GMI brands in the US identifying insights trends and opportunities for optimization across various media platforms including TV digital social and print Analyze data to uncover key trends growth drivers and areas for improvement based on planned and actual spend Develop implement data-driven optimization strategies to enhance campaign performance ensuring alignment with brand objectives and engagement goals Support the delivery of insights and recommendations by collaborating and communicating with MP A specialists and internal partners to ensure alignment and efficient execution of optimization tactics Contribute to the delivery of actionable data-driven insights and recommendations that inform business decisions and support improvements to media effectiveness and efficiency Effectively communicate and lead meetings influence decision making by proactively reaching out to all stakeholders ensuring timelines are met meetings are productive and priorities are met timely Support the development and maintenance of standardized KPI frameworks and reporting tools that enable clear comparisons across channels customers and brands Leverage standardized KPIs for monitoring campaign performance and provide inputs to continuously improve them Partner with Media Measurement Brand and MP A teams to evolve measurement practices and support ongoing optimization efforts Stay current on industry trends and consumer behavior insights applying knowledge to refine and inform media optimization strategies Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Marketing Business Analytics or a related field 3 years of experience in digital media optimization marketing performance analytics digital analytics or a related role specifically with a Media Agency serving a large Global CPG client Experience with KPI tooling and tracking across channels customers and brands Ability to generate actionable insights to optimize brand strategy execution Strong analytical problem-solving and data interpretation skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel Navigating Tableau dashboards R SQL a plus Experience in leading developing and inspiring a team Excellent communication skills navigating cross-functional teams Preferred Skills Job Experiences All the above and 5 years of experience in optimization marketing performance analysis digital analytics or a related role in a Media Agency setting serving a Global CPG client Experience working with MP A Specialists Brand Teams and Media Measurement Analytics teams Knowledge of both National and Commerce Retail media investment retail media Expertise with DSPs and analytics platforms Experience in delivering explicit tailored recommendations to drive continuous improvement 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 other and grow together Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what s next

📌 Analyst Ii, Media Planning Activation & Optimization, Mbs (Mumbai)
🏢 General Mills
📍 Mumbai