Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Role Profile:

The Integrated Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling production of assigned products utilizing a variety of tools including Excel, SAP and OMP integrated planning software. The position requires analytical skills, strong influence and communication skills, and the ability to develop and execute complex plans in support of business, customer and manufacturing strategies. The position leverages chemical product knowledge and commercial insight in support of the business units, customer service, manufacturing and technology.

 

This position will be site based in Kingsport, Tennessee, US

Responsibilities Develop and implement a detailed master production schedule (MPS) that supports business strategy and communicate to key stakeholders.  Monitor and optimize supply plans to maximize value through a focus on asset optimization, plant balancing, logistics costs, inventory control, and product transition minimization. Contribute to S&OP supply meeting to develop consensus with demand plans. Evaluate new business opportunities/demand and provide assessment of supply capability. Model "what-if" scenarios and propose optimized solutions based on variable supply/demand conditions.  Identify constraints and propose alternatives where demand plans cannot be met. Determine if order commitment and/or sales allocation plans are warranted and propose plan modifications required to meet goals. Identify, communicate, and escalate variances from plan. Manage and resolve variances and exceptions. Maintain bulk and packaged finished product, raw material, intermediates and by-products inventory levels within targets. Identify and support inventory optimization opportunities. Assist with inventory adjustment analysis including storage location proposals. Identify and recommend options for alternate methods of supply (AMS). Manage plant-to-plant raw material / packaging stock transfers. Interface with Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, Receiving, Purchasing, and other planning groups regarding RM procurement issues. Provide forecasts to procurement as dictated by Master Production Schedules (MPS) or S&OP Plan. Seek optimization opportunities across the value chain in collaboration with Supply Manager. Participate in the Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP/Tactical Business Review (TBR) meetings for the respective areas. Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, preferred. Three plus years-experience in forecasting, supply chain, manufacturing, and/or business preferred. APICS, CPIM, or CSCP preferred. Outlook, Microsoft applications (especially advanced Excel skills), SAP; experience with planning and scheduling software. Excellent communication, both written and oral, along with strong organizational and negotiation skills. Demonstrated leadership qualities including ability to drive improvements, make decisions, influence others and seek consensus. Ability to work at operational/tactical level as well as contribute at strategic level/develop strategic vision. Self-starter showing strong initiative and demonstrated team player.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

 

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.