Supply Chain Manager

Description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company producing a broad range of products used daily. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life through material innovation, Eastman collaborates with customers to deliver solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company operates in various end markets including transportation, building and construction, and consumables. Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people worldwide and has headquarters in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

• Develops supply chain strategies aligned with business unit product line strategies
• Leads supply chain team members and cross-functional teams to execute strategy and deliver desired business outcomes in cash, cost, and service
• Selects, trains, and mentors supply chain members to build high-performing teams
• Manages supply chain portion of large projects and resolves complex supply chain issues to improve financial outcomes
• Provides input to third-party service provider contracts, ensuring cost optimization and satisfactory service standards
• Participates in WWCAR, Segment Teams, and Product Leadership Teams
• Represents supply chain in new product introduction and commercialization processes
• Designs, generates, maintains, and monitors monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ensures full compliance with Corporate Standard Operating Procedures and SOX requirements
• Creates and maintains a 24-month supply plan in OMP using optimization solvers to meet business objectives and publishes a 24-month forecast for inventory and capacity utilization
• Proactively gathers business/supply scenario inputs from key stakeholders and conducts what-if analysis in OMP, sharing recommendations in supply review meetings and driving timely decisions
• Understands end-to-end planning tool interactions, upstream/downstream connectivity, and other functions like demand planning, tactical planning, logistics, product management, etc.
• Publishes SOP reference plans, tracks progress against plan, and communicates long-term planning priorities to optimize short-term production plans
• Builds strong relationships with regional supply chain partners and teams to align regional and global strategies, drive optimal service performance, cost efficiency, and cash optimization globally
• Leads team in monthly reporting for MBR and Supply Reviews, highlighting business state and risk areas
• Pairs consignment inventory with customers and reports financial impacts quarterly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a Master's degree 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 preferred, SAP)
• Planning and supply planning optimization experience
• APICS certification or willingness to achieve certification within 2 years of selection
• Preferable experience with compounding and/or extrusion assets
• Preferable Six Sigma training 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. At Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career. These include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage paired with a Health Savings Account option for tax-free savings.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits, including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more, allowing you to tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support, including financial-planning tools, family-building assistance, parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• A 401(k) with a company match and an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
• 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.

Company Information

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 class as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day and build a future they're proud of.