Business Planner - Business Supply Chain Specialist

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION TITLE

Business Planner - Business Supply Chain Specialist

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The position of Business Supply Chain Specialist will report to the Integrated Business Planning Leader for Milliken Chemicals. This person will have responsibility for developing, monitoring, and furthering the effectiveness of the global supply chains. The goal is to improve productivity, efficiency and reduce costs.  This role will collaborate with other departments, such as the Business, Operations and Finance, to create effective business plans.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create the supply chain strategy for business served, monitor supply chains to proactively reduce risk, avoid supply disruption and improve supply chain strategies, to include costs, delivery, lead times, etc.
• Key Participant in the Portfolio Management Review (PMR) step of the Integrated Business Planning Process including the below responsibilities:
  1. Facilitating new product introductions through supply chain design, working closely with sourcing to secure raw materials, material master, forecast evaluation and review, and subsequent production plan creation.
  2. Develop, analyze, and maintain stocking strategies.
  3. Work closely with the IBP/Demand Planner to help ensure strategies are communicated and any new demand is captured.
  4. Special project management: ie: service charters, inventory optimization, SKU rationalization, etc.
  5. Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth.
• Facilitate the Quality process, review and analyze to identify trends, report, and help to drive resolution.
• Manage any major supply disruption working with the pertinent parties: business leader, procurement, supply, etc.
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
• Domestic and international travel may be required up to 10%.