Global Supply Chain Manager EMEA based

Job Requisition ID: 55993

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.

Global Supply Chain Manager | Advanced Materials Interlayers

Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in approximately 100 countries and had 2024 revenues of approximately $9.4 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 14,000 people around the world. With a global network of manufacturing sites Advanced Materials Interlayers (AMI) Business provides solutions for glass lamination for the automotive and the architectural markets.

Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy Development and Implementation

Develop, implement, and manage AMI supply chain strategy on a global scale

Operationalize market segment strategy for supply chain, working with Market Segment Leaders, Films Supply Chain, Product Management, Supply Chain Center of Excellence, Logistics and Customer Service Teams to develop service offerings

Anchor execution of segment-specific supply chain offerings

Drive inventory strategy for the product portfolio to ensure the target service level for each market segment and conduct periodic review

Define supply policies for product segments and inventory targets to meet them

Supply Chain Management

Lead AMI Team of Supply Managers covering global long-term supply of Finished Goods and Intermediates, engage with Regional Teams to execute global S&OP plan

Model "what-if" scenarios and solutions to resolve supply conflicts (on finished goods). Identify constraints and propose alternatives where demand plans cannot be met.

Prepare and facilitate Supply Meeting in monthly IBP cycle, reviewing the balanced supply plans, allocations choices, and KPIs & metrics based on variable margin & strategic priorities

Work with Regional Supply Teams to identify opportunities to optimize supply chain performance, e.g. through choices on network configuration, optimization of logistics flows, etc.

Ensure execution of inventory strategy in alignment with Regional Teams and provide monthly inventory forecast

Work closely with Automotive Commercial Team to ensure supply choices support sales funnel and execution of segment strategy, providing assessment of supply capabilities in collaboration with Regional Teams

Align choices on Automotive supply globally by engaging with regional Teams and represent AMI Supply Chain in Global Automotive WWCAR

 Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or Supply Chain Management and at least 10+ years of relevant experience required; Master’s Degree preferred.

APICS, CPIM or CIRM certifications preferred.

Experience with management of global supply chain and cross-functional teams

2+ years of experience in program, project, or product management, or leading an implementation of a key cross-functional initiative

Knowledge of CRM systems preferred

Deep understanding of how supply planning decisions impact profitability and working capital

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong affinity for modelling. Leverages the skills of questioning, observation, listening and networking to gain a deep understanding of goals, needs and issues

High degree of initiative, ability to achieve results individually and in a team environment, commitment to task and detail orientation, ability to multi-task in a dynamic business environment

Inquisitive; breaks down or work around perceived barriers; gets to the right decision makers internally and externally

Ability to make quick decisions with the available set of information

Excellent oral, written and computer skills, including strong proficiency in Excel required

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.