Tania M.
About Tania M.
Tania M. is the Sr. Sourcing Manager for Grains & Oils in North America at General Mills, with extensive experience in supply chain management and sourcing across various industries and regions.
Current Role at General Mills
Tania M. is the Sr. Sourcing Manager for Grains & Oils - North America at General Mills. She is responsible for overseeing a diverse range of categories, including fats & oils, wheat (pasta), dry corn, starch, honey, non-sucrose sweeteners, and other grains, both conventional and organic. In this role, she manages three direct reports, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. Her work focuses on developing sourcing strategies that enhance business profitability, ensure supply security, and enable growth.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Tania M. has held several roles at General Mills. She worked as the Global Sourcing Manager - Operations and Capabilities for two years from 2018 to 2020 in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to that, she was the Capital Sourcing Manager - North America for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. She began her career at General Mills as a Supply Chain Analytics Summer Consultant in 2016 for three months.
Experience in Diverse Markets
Tania M. has extensive experience in diverse markets including Latin America and North America. She worked at Grupo Comercial San José as a Business Advisor in Ciudad de México, where she gained valuable insights into the furniture manufacturing and retail sector. Additionally, she served as a Sourcing Manager for Brazil and Argentina at Mead Johnson Nutrition in Sao Paulo, which further broadened her expertise in international sourcing and procurement.
Educational Background
Tania M. holds a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, earned in 2016. She also completed ESL studies at DePaul University in 2015. She has a Master’s Degree in Financial Engineering from Universidad del Valle de México (2005-2006) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica de México (2000-2004). Her multilingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese, and English support her effective communication and negotiation in diverse markets.
Strategic Initiatives and Achievements
Tania M. has led sustainable cost reduction projects that focus on long-term financial and environmental benefits. She built and enabled a productivity pipeline for a 3-year roadmap in an inflationary market, demonstrating strategic foresight and planning. Her initiatives have consistently aligned with business goals, ensuring supply security and supporting growth. Her experience spans managing complex commodities and developing robust sourcing strategies.