Business Analyst, Floor Covering Division

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.

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Business Analyst, Floor Covering Division

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is located in Spartanburg, SC, and is responsible for supporting the global finance team on various period accounting processes, pricing, and sales incentive programs. This role reports to the Floor Covering Division Controller. After an introductory period, there is the potential for a hybrid work option (2 days a week).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain global Commercial, Hospitality and Residential pricing and commissions in SAP, including upcharges, promotions, and enhancements. Perform a daily check of the prior day’s orders in SAP, validating order type, pricing, and commission assignment accuracy. Work with customer service and/or sales representatives to resolve any pricing and commission issues.

• Help administer the Sales Incentive Program for our sales teams. Analyze and validate sales and margin data. Calculate, pay, and accrue incentive payments in proprietary incentive application based on plan provisions. Create, publish, and maintain incentive compensation statements. Investigate sales associate questions regarding their YTD invoice and commission summaries.  Explain why pricing/commission is correct or revise as appropriate. Determine if the error is one-off or systematic and make the necessary change(s) in SAP.  Seek necessary approvals where changes in pricing, commissions or splits are requested. Cultivate and nourish professional relationships to foster an ongoing environment of approachability, confidentiality, and trust.

• Receive and process specification fees/dealer and contract rebates. Ensure proper authorizations are received, initiate new customer set up for payment, and calculate point and commission deductions after related order has invoiced. Post deductions to sales incentives via global sales incentive tool as applicable. This task coordinates with sales management, corporate credit and sourcing departments and business finance leaders.

• Assist with period closing, forecasting and budget planning cycle, and other ad-hoc tasks as requested. Assist the Business Finance Leaders with the preparation of periodic financial presentations and support for Business reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, pivots, queries) and Power Point skills
• Experience using data query tools such as SAP Business Objects or Microsoft Business Intelligence a strong plus
• SAP or similar ERP system experience a plus
• Prior pricing, compensation, and/or payroll experience a plus

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Dependable with a strong, professional work ethic.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive critical thinker
• Adaptable between independent and team assignments, able to prioritize tasks.
• Personable, able to communicate effectively via email, phone and Teams meetings.
• Flexibility with European and Asian time zones and currencies.

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.