Integrated 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 .

Description

The Integrated Planner for Performance Film defines and executes short-term production schedules and supply plans by utilizing variety of tools including Excel, SAP, and OMP. The position requires analytical skills, strong influence and communication skills, and the ability to develop and execute complex plans in support of business, customer, and manufacturing strategies. The planner will regularly interface with manufacturing area leaders, procurement representatives, demand planners, engineers, product management, and sales representatives.

Responsibilities

- Comply with corporate safety requirements and be a role model for safety excellence.

- Monitor execution plans to fulfill manufacturing order deadlines.

- Implement, use, and continuously improve scheduling tools to strengthen planning and visibility of product availability for the business.

- Perform ad-hoc “what-if” analysis on supply and production plan scenarios.

- Utilize SAP and OMP systems to maintain all planning parameters, review and manage to resolution all exception messages.

- Identify and resolve conflicts with material availability, capacity availability and order promise data integrity.

- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers, markets, and products in area of responsibility.

- Seek optimization opportunities across the value chain in collaboration with the Supply Manager & Planning Manager.

- Identify and support inventory optimization opportunities.

Qualifications

- Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study.

- Requires experience with the following skills: MRP II principles and concepts; Supply Chain processes; Statistical Analysis (hypothesis testing, regression, or design of experiments); and Mathematical Modeling (simulation or optimization).

- Ability to formulate good judgments and clear rationale in making decisions, considering all relevant inputs and alternatives.

- Outlook and Microsoft applications (especially advanced Excel skills) skills are required.

- Experience with SAP and planning and scheduling software is preferred.

The base salary range for this position is $76,000 to $104,000. ​

At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman includes salary ranges in some job postings to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with state laws that require disclosure. Not all postings display ranges due to factors like location, market conditions, or position specifics. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to discuss their salary questions during the interview process.

Benefits

Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.

Compensation & Incentives
• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.

Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.

Retirement & Financial Strategies
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.

Time Away
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.

Growth & Development
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

At Eastman, we invest in the whole you—so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.

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 engaged workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.