Milliken - Advanced Product Analyst I

IT Advanced Product Analyst I

 

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.

 

Milliken is in search of an SAP Product Analyst to join our team! This position will be a key player in the IT Department on a product team in the manufacturing and planning area and reports to the Business Applications Manager. The Analyst will work with the team to understand requirements, develop specifications, perform configuration and reference file updates, perform system tests, deploy applications, train end users, and provide system support. The person in this position will play an essential role in digitally transforming Milliken’s planning and manufacturing processes. This role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC and offers a Hybrid work schedule.

 

•         Perform system analysis and research, along with system configuration.

•         Design system changes and develop design documents.

•         Perform configuration, unit testing, and integration testing of all enhancements and changes.

•         Collaborate with developers to create new functionality

•         Develop documentation and training material as well as deliver training

•         Develop cutover plans and go-live preparations for major projects.

 

•         BS degree in IT related field or 5 years equivalent work experience

•         3+ years SAP business process experience

•         Knowledge of manufacturing, production and planning processes

•         Strong capability in Microsoft Office software suite

•         Willingness to travel, occasionally for extended periods of time (1-2 weeks)

 

•         Strong technical and critical thinking capabilities including troubleshooting skills

•         Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

•         Proactive and willing to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter

•         A bias for action, and the ability to facilitate change even when met with change resistance

•         Adeptness to learn new concepts and apply them across diverse areas

•         Quick decisiveness based on facts and data to demonstrate sound decisions

•         Drive to find gaps in processes and technology and improve those with consistent solutions

•         Effective conflict resolution skills and high emotional intelligence

•         Ability to apply technical knowledge, such as analytical/judgment skills and critical thinking, with minimal guidance

•         Strong problem-solving skills with proven ability to turn findings into executable plans

•         Ability to work independently and as part of a team, organize tasks efficiently, and perform the analyst function accurately