Transportation Planner

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 .

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.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.