What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data & Systems Coordinator - R&D/New Product Development position at Milliken & Company?
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POSITION TITLE
Data & Systems Coordinator - R&D/New Product Development
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Data & Systems Coordinator supports new product development efforts for the Performance Colorants & Ingredients business unit within the Polymer Solutions Strategic Business Unit. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, structure, and usability of project data across the R&D New Product Development portfolio.
The role serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for project data systems, including PowerSteering, and enables effective decision-making by ensuring project data is complete, accurate, and consistent. The position also supports stage-gate governance by ensuring all deliverables are validated, structured, and ready for key decisions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
NPD Systems Ownership & Administration
Serve as primary administrator and SME for project tracking system
Assist project managers with project data entry
Maintain system structure, templates, and workflows in project and related systems
Support users and troubleshoot issues
Facilitate adoption of enhancements to the systems
Collaborate with SME to implement AI in project data tracking
Portfolio Reporting & Decision Support
Generate reports to support strategic decision making
Prepare data packages for recurring reviews and gate meetings
Data Integrity & Governance
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established data standards
Perform routine audits across systems for completeness and accuracy
Validate data completeness prior to gate meetings
Resolve data discrepancies
Follow up with project teams to close data gaps and escalate when required
Training & Adoption
Train teams on system usage and provide ongoing support
Reinforce accountability for data quality
Act as central contact for data/system questions
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree required
Core Competencies
Strong data integrity mindset
Experience with systems administration
Analytical and reporting skills
Process and governance orientation
Ability to influence without authority
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Technical Skills
Experience with PowerSteering or similar project tracking systems
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience with dashboards (Power BI preferred)
The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:
2 years of industry experience
Previous experience in systems administration
Experience in R&D or product development preferred
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Milliken & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability