Chad Jones
About Chad Jones
Chad Jones is a Corporate Sourcing Analyst at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in engineering and education, having held various roles in the US Navy, US Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Coast Guard.
Work at Milliken & Company
Chad Jones has been employed at Milliken & Company as a Corporate Sourcing Analyst since 2019. In this role, he focuses on supporting the Floor Covering Division by addressing capital and contractor requirements. He develops and maintains corporate sourcing policies and procedures to ensure effective supply chain management. Jones utilizes SAP and Qlikview analytics tools to enhance sourcing strategies and performance. His contributions have been significant in optimizing sourcing processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in the US Navy
Chad Jones has extensive experience in the US Navy, where he held various instructional roles. He served as an Enlisted Math Instructor at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command from 2013 to 2014. Following this, he worked as a Division Director for Future Instructors from 2015 to 2016, also at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command. Additionally, he was an Enlisted Specialized Instructor from 2014 to 2016 and an Officer Electrical Engineering Instructor from 2016 to 2017. His roles involved training and developing future instructors in nuclear power operations.
Experience in Electronics and Engineering
Before his current position, Chad Jones worked as an Electronics Technician for both the US Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard. He served at the Department of Homeland Security from 2008 to 2009 in the Baltimore, Maryland area and was employed by the U.S. Coast Guard from 2004 to 2008, also in Baltimore. Additionally, he worked as a Sr. Process Engineer at TIMET from 2017 to 2019 in Salisbury, North Carolina, where he applied his engineering expertise.
Education and Expertise
Chad Jones holds an Engineer's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from the University of Alabama, attending from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and technical skills, which he applies in his current role in corporate sourcing.
Achievements in Cost Savings
In 2020, Chad Jones achieved significant cost savings of $400,000 through strategic sourcing and supplier performance management at Milliken & Company. This accomplishment highlights his ability to effectively manage supplier relationships and optimize sourcing strategies, contributing to the overall financial efficiency of the organization.