Transportation Planner
Longview, WA - USA
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.
Responsibilities
- Documentation Management:
- Prepare process and distribute daily shipment documentation for all inbound and outbound services ensuring compliance with customs regulations and other requirements.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work in a team environment communicating with contractors tenants operating areas and core team members to complete job duties.
- Responsibilities may vary depending on assignment location (rail or trucks):
- Trucks:
- Create and process inbound/outbound paperwork for all deliveries.
- Coordinate with Logistics to ensure deliveries are met.
- Responsible for accurate weight entry for multiple departments coordination of plant moves and ensuring all deliveries comply with DOT regulations.
- Rail:
- Assign railcars to meet both internal and external customer needs while maximizing the utilization of the Texas Operations (TXO)-based railcar fleet.
- Prepare daily switch lists for in-plant railcar movements and outbound shipments.
- Trucks:
- Work Schedule: Work rotating eight- and ten-hour day shifts that cover seven days a week including occasional overtime.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be willing to work rotating eight- and ten-hour day schedules including weekends potentially holidays and occasional overtime
Qualifications:
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn
- Excellent communication skills
- Initiative and effective use of time and resources
- Ability to prioritize work handle multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Patient pleasant and service-oriented
- Team player willing to assist others during downtime
- Respect for confidentiality of personal and sensitive information
- Punctuality professionalism and a safety mindset
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook PowerPoint and Excel)
- Experience with SAP
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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.
Key Skills
About Company
Driven by more than 100 years of continuous innovation, Eastman is a global specialty materials company.