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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 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com. Role Description : The Distribution Resource Planner works alongside the Regional Distribution Planner in guaranteeing uninterrupted supply to customers and/or Eastman sites by balancing supply, demand and inventory. The role serves in active partnership on all supply related questions from business partners (BO Management, Demand Manager, Product Quality, Sales, Logistics, Customers Service, Manufacturing and Supply Planner). This person will work closely with Global planning and functionally reports to the Supply Chain Manager s In this role you are expected to perform below : Inventory: you are responsible for administration around inventory movements, manage inventory levels and replenishment orders, you manage aged & blocked inventories, relabeling. Furthermore, you are responsible for monthly reconciliations of inventory levels stored at 3rd party warehouses and consignment. Planning: you monitor the 6-month rolling supply plan for imported products as assigned aligned with the regional planner , understand and execute the key analytics in line with the supply processes to ensure optimal demand & supply balance. This includes for example coordination on the drumming schedule and vessel arrangements. Projects & Coordination: You initiate improvement opportunities (processes, tools and knowledge) and support implementation of these pro-actively, including optimization of shipment modes, loads and packaging based on costs and inventory. Reporting: You assume responsibility for effective and timely Analysis and Reporting, analyze demand data and measure forecast accuracy, support in the evaluation and maintenance of Safety Stock and Target Inventory numbers for the region and ensures full compliance with Corporate Standard Operating Procedures and all Sarbanes Oxley required processes In this role you need to display below behavior : Work structured and methodologically in a constant changing environment Ability to assemble info to make a big picture, while also able to dive into the underlying details Customer focused, pro-active Self-starter, results orientated and independent thinker - always looking for improvement opportunities Key Responsibilities : Safety - Comply with Eastmans safety and wellness musts, complete required HSES trainings through TEDS. Actively engage and promote activities that will enhance safety culture Short Term Planning - Develop and maintain the 6-12 month rolling supply plan for assigned product lines and be an active partner on all supply questions for business partners (BU Management, Demand Managers, Sales, Logistics, Customer Service and Supply Planners) Long Term Planning - Actively supports the Supply Manager in developing the 24 month supply plan for assigned product lines. Demand Verification - Analyze (6 month) demand data, measure forecast accuracy, take appropriate actions, engage with commercial team on forecast changes and document/report out on those Analytics - Understand and execute the key analytics in line with the supply processes to achieve optimal demand & supply balance (re-ordering strategy and execution, reacting to changes in demand) OPEX - Participate in regional (OpEx) meetings that are being held for the business planning for Metrics - Develop, maintain and review inventory measures and take appropriate actions (a.o. safety stock review, dead stock review, 60-100 day file, EEOA, DQO). Review, understand, and drive improvement in HOC metrics (Metric Pack) Master Data - Master data analysis and maintenance, reviewing the settings against ever changing environment and achieve right master data settings to enable best planning results Knowledge - Actively seeks to increase product and market knowledge, Understand business and product strategies for the product range covered Reconciliations - Responsible for monthly reconciliations of inventory levels stored at 3rd party warehouses and ensuring appropriate approvals for adjustments Basic Qualifications : Bachelor or master s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering or related business fields is required; APICS CPIM or comparable certification is a strong pre, demonstrated experience with planning & inventories Minimum of 1 years of, Planning or Supply Chain experience in an international environment. Good analytical skills. Good, advanced Excel skills; Fluent in English is required, both verbal and written. Additional languages are a plus. Experience with SAP / ERP system is a plus. Preferred Qualifications : Strong written and oral communication and listening skills Must work well under pressure, with time demands and have ability to multi-task in a dynamic business environment Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others 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.
