Integrated Planner

Kingsport, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 companys 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 company Eastman employs approximately 13000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visit.

Role Profile

The Integrated Planner defines and executes short-term production schedules and supply plans by utilizing variety of tools including Excel SAP and OMP. 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 planner will regularly interface with procurement representatives demand planners manufacturing area leaders logistics materials handling engineers and sales representatives.

Responsibilities

Monitor and optimize supply plans to maximize value through a focus on asset optimization plant balancing logistics costs inventory control and product transition minimization.
Manage all site scheduling within appropriate systems (i.e. SAP OMP etc.) and effectively communicate planning strategy with impacted stakeholders.
Build a strong connect with and interface with Materials Handling Manufacturing Logistics QA Receiving Purchasing and other planning groups.
Participate in various re-occurring meeting ranging from production meetings on daily basis to various supply routine meetings on weekly or monthly basis.
Responsible for Master Data management on an ongoing basis.
Monitor key S&OE and S&OP metrics.
Seek opportunities to optimize raw material stocking and procurement strategies in collaboration with Supply Manager and support ABP plant balancing and reconciliations.
Model what-if scenarios and propose optimized solutions based on variable supply/demand conditions.
Assist with inventory adjustment analysis including storage location proposals.
Execute the business plan inventory targets. Refresh the safety stock target stock and cycle stock calculations a minimum of twice a year.
Provide report inputs or updates. Continually seek ways to improve information visibility and availability.
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers markets and products in area of responsibility.
Improve planning effectiveness via development and/or enhancement of planning models processes and tools.
Identify communicate and escalate variances from plan. Manage and resolve variances and exceptions.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management or related field of study.
Requires experience with the following skills: MRP II principles and concepts; Supply Chain processes; Statistical Analysis (hypothesis testing regression or design of experiments); and Mathematical Modeling (simulation or optimization).
Ability to formulate good judgments and clear rationale in making decisions considering all relevant inputs and alternatives.
Outlook and Microsoft applications (especially advanced Excel skills) skills are required.
Experience with SAP and planning and scheduling software is preferred.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health grow your wealth and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives
Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical prescription-drug and dental coveragepaired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
A robust menu of voluntary benefitsincluding vision optional life critical-illness protection and moreso you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools family-building assistance (adoption pregnancy and fertility resources) parental leave and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies
401(k) with a company matchplus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away
Eleven paid holidays one personal day paid time off and paid vacation to recharge celebrate or handle lifes moments.

Growth & Development
Access to mentorship learning resources and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman we invest in the whole youso you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future youre proud of.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity 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 engagedworkplace where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.