Regional Planning Manager
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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Role Profile
The Planning Manager oversees planning and scheduling for Plastics processes globally. This role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and strong planning acumen. The Planning Manager will guide a team of Integrated Planners and collaborate closely with various cross-functional departments.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for global processes across all planning routines, processes, and tools used in IBP.
- Oversee production scheduling processes and tools to enable the planning community to maximize asset optimization and minimize costs.
- Lead, mentor, and coach the Integrated Planning team, setting clear guidelines, promoting a culture of external focus, a culture of internal value creation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Promote teamwork and collaboration; develop a planning community that is setup to provide backup to each other and has flexibility to operate across different assets or product lines.
- Manage and optimize master data across planning systems (SAP, OMP) with responsibility of the quality of this master data.
- Conduct regular cross-functional meetings to review supply chain performance and strategies.
- Develop KPIs and targets for the team leveraging the IBP reports and suggested metrics. Analyze and report on key S&OE and S&OP metrics to inform decision-making and maintain operational control and stability.
- Develop approaches to efficiently conduct "what-if" scenario modeling to propose solutions for varying supply and demand conditions.
- Ensure tools and systems result in adherence to inventory targets and oversee refresh of stock calculations regularly.
- Drive continuous improvement in Plastics planning processes, tools, and models.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or planning roles.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with planning software (SAP, OMP).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus.
- APICS CPIM Certification is a plus.
- Ability to work strategically and operationally, with a proactive and team-oriented approach.
Why Eastman?
- Be part of a global leader in specialty materials.
- Engage in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Contribute to sustainable and impactful solutions.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
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 diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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