Magnolia - 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.

Job Summary:  The position is located in Blacksburg, SC at the Milliken Magnolia Finishing Plant and reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing and receiving

            -ordering raw materials

            -production planning and scheduling

            -warehouse and distribution

            -storage of raw materials and finished goods

            -on time delivery

• Establish collaborative internal and external relationships that ensure all aspects of the process operate successfully throughout the total supply chain

• Identify and implement continuous improvement to the supply chain process

• Understand and effectively use the SAP planning systems to manage master data

• Train, develop, and coach supply chain associates who are direct reports:

-Foster a working environment that promotes open communications, teamwork and individual engagement to accomplish goals and objectives
-Ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner
-Ensure that written performance evaluations of associates are completed as required; provide continuous feedback on personal performance issues; take immediate action to recognize achievements and address deficiencies or problems
-Ensure safety rules are clearly understood and followed

Qualifications - Required:

• BS degree
• 1 - 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

A successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Results focused – take ownership and accountability for producing tangible results
• Professional – demonstrate integrity and respect for others
• Detail oriented and organized
• Problem-solving capability

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.