Nidhi Talajia
About Nidhi Talajia
Nidhi Talajia is a Supply Chain Planner at General Mills in Mumbai, India, with a background in logistics and supply chain management and experience in claims analysis.
Current Role at General Mills
Nidhi Talajia is currently employed as a Supply Chain Planner at General Mills in the Mumbai Area, India. Her responsibilities include providing insights to business leadership on service projections with root-cause mitigation plans. Her work focuses on assessing the overall supply chain from factory to consumer. She pays special attention to regional and country logistics network infrastructure to design innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Willis Towers Watson
Prior to her current role, Nidhi Talajia worked at Willis Towers Watson's OneExchange as a Senior Claims Analyst from 2011 to 2014. During her three-year tenure in the Mumbai Area, India, she developed key skills in claims analysis which have been instrumental in her subsequent roles in supply chain management.
Education and Academic Background
Nidhi Talajia completed her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Mumbai University. She studied for two years, from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking and Insurance from the same university, which she achieved over four years from 2007 to 2011.
Operational Network Models for the Milan Project
Nidhi executed operational network replica models for the Milan project, providing monthly recommendations on production numbers, sourcing strategy, and mixing facilities. This initiative was part of her broader efforts to optimize supply chain efficiency and performance.
Development of Efficiency Tools
Nidhi developed the Direct vs Threshold Tool which aimed to increase load mode efficiency and reduce costs, successfully driving incremental cost savings. She also showcases her capability to analyze and streamline systems and procedures to establish effective inventory control for slow, non-moving, and obsolete materials.
Risk Projections and KPI Analysis
Nidhi Talajia analyzes key performance indicators such as demand trends, production issues, and sales to showcase short-term and long-term risk projections. This analytical work supports business decisions by highlighting potential risks and opportunities within the supply chain.