Integrated Planner

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

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.

• 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.
• Lead weekly cross-functional Production Meetings.
• Responsible for Master Data management on an ongoing basis.
• Seek opportunities to optimize raw material stocking and procurement strategies in collaboration with Supply Manager and support plant balancing and reconciliations.
• Assist in development of logistics requirements forecast in collaboration with Logistics Business Lead and Supply Manager.
• Model "what-if" scenarios and propose optimized solutions based on variable supply/demand conditions.
• Assist with inventory adjustment analysis including storage location proposals.
• Manage inventory levels and replenishment orders in line with agreed inventory targets.
• Responsible for managing aged & blocked inventories and working with manufacturing and product management to minimize impact to the business.
• Evaluate and maintain safety stock and target inventory for the region.
• 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 raise variances from plan. Manage and resolve variances and exceptions.
• Interface with Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, Receiving, Purchasing, and other planning groups.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Management Sciences or related field required
• 3+ years supply chain and/or materials management experience preferred
• Master's Degree in supply chain related field a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical/planning capability. APICS CPIM Certification a plus.
• 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,…