Transportation Planner

Responsibilities

Eastman is hiring a Transportation Planner at our Longview, Texas facility. This position works a rotating schedule that includes eight- and ten-hour day shifts that cover seven days a week, including weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities include, and may vary depending on assignment location (rail or trucks):

Documentation Management:

• Prepare, process, and distribute daily shipment documentation for all inbound and outbound services, ensuring compliance with Customs regulations and other requirements.

Team Collaboration:

• Work in a team environment, communicating with contractors, tenants, operating areas, and core team members to complete job duties.

Trucks:

• Create and process inbound/outbound paperwork for all deliveries.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure deliveries are met.
• Responsible for accurate weight entry for multiple departments, coordination of plant moves, and ensuring all deliveries comply with DOT regulations.

Rail:

• Assign railcars to meet both internal and external customer needs while maximizing the utilization of the Texas Operations (TXO)-based railcar fleet
• Prepare daily switch lists for in-plant railcar movements and outbound shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be willing to work rotating eight- and ten-hour day schedules, including weekends, potentially holidays, and occasional overtime

Desired Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Initiative and effective use of time and resources
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Patient, pleasant, and service-oriented
• Team player willing to assist others during downtime
• Respect for confidentiality of personal and sensitive information
• Punctuality, professionalism, and a safety mindset
• SAP proficiency preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.