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 company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 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?www.eastman.com.
Description
The Supply Chain Manager, to be based in Kingsport, Tennessee, is aligned with the business and is responsible for Supply planning, Integrated Tactical Planning and/or Distribution Planning for regional and global manufacturing locations. This position provides leadership, guidance and coaching to integrated planners and supply managers. The Supply Chain Manager reports to the Global Director, Plastics Supply Chain. The key responsibilities and main tasks are to develop and optimize supply chain strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver desired business outcomes in cash, cost and service. In addition, they have responsibility for driving an optimal supply plan in OMP for the 24 months horizon. The goal is to publish an aggregated constrained supply plan and 24m inventory and capacity utilization forecast on a monthly basis. This person in this role can build a high-performance workplace and work in close coordination with other Eastman functional and business groups.
Responsibilities
Develops supply chain strategies that are aligned with business unit product line strategies
Leads the supply chain team members (vertically) and the cross-functional teams (horizontally) to execute against strategy and deliver desired business outcomes in cash, cost and service
Selects, trains and mentors other supply chain members. Build, lead and coaches high-performing teams
Leads weekly TBR meetings and serves as the link for alignment between integrated tactical plan and supply plan
Manages the supply chain portion of large projects and resolution of complex supply chain issues to improve financial outcomes
Provides input to (regional) 3rd party service provider contracts in close cooperation with Logistics and Procurement and ensures cost optimization and satisfactory standards of service
Actively participates in WWCAR (cross-functional business enablement and allocation meeting), Segment Teams and Product Leadership Teams
Represents supply chain in new product introduction and commercialization process
Performance management: designs, generates, maintains and monitors monthly KPI's
Ensures full compliance with Corporate Standard Operating Procedures and SOX requirements
Creates and maintains 24-month supply plan in OMP by using optimization solvers to meet business objectives. Publishes a 24m forecast for inventory and capacity utilization.
Proactively reaches out to key stakeholders for business /supply scenarios input and conducts what-if analysis in OMP. Shares scenario recommendations in supply review meeting and drives decision making at the right time
Understands E2E interactions within planning tool, upstream/downstream connectivity and other functions such as demand planning, tactical planning, logistics, product management, etc.
Provides functional guidance to integrated planning by publishing the SOP reference plan, tracking progress against plan and communicating the long-term planning priorities to optimize short term production plan
Builds strong relationships with regional (supply chain) partners and teams to ensure alignment between regional and global strategies, driving optimal service performance, cost efficiency, and cash optimization globally.
Leads team in monthly reporting for MBR and Supply Reviews highlighting state of the business and risk areas
Partners with customers to balance consignment inventory and report financial impact on a quarterly basis.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required, Masters degree is preferred
10 years of experience in Supply Chain operations within a manufacturing / production environment
End-to-end Supply Chain knowledge and experience
Working experience with planning systems (OMP most preferred, SAP)
Planning and supply planning optimization experience
APICS certification or willingness to achieve certification within 2 years of selection.
Preferably experience with compounding and/or extrusion assets
Preferably Six Sigma trained and excellent knowledge of advanced Supply Chain tools
Data acumen: understanding of supply planning related data elements, ability to analyze metrics
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 coverage-paired 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 benefits-including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more-so 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 match-plus 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 life's 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 you-so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you're proud of.
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 engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
