Distribution Analyst - Experienced
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.
Role Description
An Information Technology & Business Shared Services presence is established in Hyderabad, India with the objective of providing information technology application development and support services
The Distribution Resource Planner works alongside the Regional Distribution Planner in guaranteeing uninterrupted supply to customers and/or Eastman sites by balancing supply, demand and inventory. The role serves in active partnership on all supply related questions from business partners (BO Management, Demand Manager, Product Quality, Sales, Logistics, Customers Service, Manufacturing and Supply Planner). This person will work closely with Global planning and functionally reports to the Supply Chain Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory: Oversee all inventory movement activities, maintain optimal stock levels, and manage replenishment orders. Handle aged and blocked inventory, coordinate relabeling, and perform monthly reconciliations for stock held at third‑party warehouses and consignment locations.
Planning: Monitor the 6‑month rolling supply plan for assigned imported products in alignment with the regional planner. Execute key supply chain analytics to maintain an optimal demand–supply balance, including coordination of drumming schedules and vessel arrangements.
Projects & Coordination: Identify and drive process, tool, and knowledge improvement initiatives. Support implementation of enhancements, including optimization of shipping modes, load utilization, and packaging to balance cost and inventory efficiency.
Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely analysis and reporting. Review demand data, track forecast accuracy, and support safety stock and target inventory evaluations for the region. Maintain compliance with Corporate SOPs and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements.
Safety: Adhere to Eastman’s safety and wellness standards, complete mandatory HSES training in TEDS, and actively participate in initiatives that strengthen safety culture.
Short-Term Planning: Develop and manage the 6–12 month rolling supply plan for assigned product lines. Serve as a key partner for supply‑related matters across functions, including Business Units, Demand Managers, Sales, Logistics, Customer Service, and Supply Planners.
Long-Term Planning: Support the Supply Manager in preparing the 24‑month supply plan for assigned product lines.
Demand Verification: Analyze 6‑month demand trends, track forecast accuracy, take corrective actions, collaborate with commercial teams on forecast changes, and document/report outcomes.
Analytics: Apply key supply chain analytics to maintain demand–supply balance, manage re‑ordering strategies, and respond to demand fluctuations.
OpEx: Participate in regional Operational Excellence sessions supporting business planning activities.
Metrics: Develop, track, and review inventory KPIs, including safety stock, dead stock, 60–100 day file, EEOA, and DQO. Understand and drive improvements in HOC metrics.
Master Data: Maintain and review master data settings to reflect changing conditions and enable effective supply planning.
Knowledge: Continuously build product and market understanding. Stay informed of business and product strategies for the assigned portfolio.
Reconciliations: Conduct monthly reconciliations of inventory levels at third‑party warehouses and ensure proper approvals for any adjustments.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering or related business
fields is required - APICS CPIM or comparable certification is a strong pre, demonstrated experience with planning &
inventories - Minimum of 3 years of Planning or Supply Chain experience in an International environment
- Good analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Fluent in English is required, both verbal and written. Additional languages are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP / ERP system is a plus
- Work structured and methodologically in a constant changing environment
- Self-starter, results orientated and independent thinker – always looking for improvement opportunities
- Ability to assemble info to make a big picture, while also able to dive into the underlying details
- Customer focused, pro-active
- Adhere to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, other staff and visitors
- Is self-aware, optimistic and has a collaborative approach to working with others
- Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings
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 highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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