Integrated Planner

Eastman • Kingsport, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated Planner is responsible for planning and scheduling production of assigned products utilizing a variety of tools including Excel, SAP and OMP integrated planning software. 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 position leverages chemical product knowledge and commercial insight in support of the business units, customer service, manufacturing and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Management Sciences or related field required
• 3+ years supply chain and/or materials management experience preferred
• Demonstrated analytical/planning capability.
• Outlook, Microsoft applications (especially advanced Excel skills), SAP; experience with planning and scheduling software.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral, along with strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including ability to drive improvements, make decisions, influence others and seek consensus.
• Ability to work at operational/tactical level as well as contribute at strategic level/develop strategic vision.
• Self-starter showing strong initiative and demonstrated team player.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in supply chain related field a plus.
• APICS CPIM Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize supply plans to maximize value through a focus on asset optimization, plant balancing, logistics costs, inventory control, and product transition minimization.
• Manage all site scheduling within appropriate systems (i.e., SAP, OMP, etc.) and effectively communicate planning strategy with impacted stakeholders.
• Lead weekly cross-functional Production Meetings.
• Responsible for Master Data management on an ongoing basis.
• Seek opportunities to optimize raw material stocking and procurement strategies in collaboration with Supply Manager and support plant balancing and reconciliations.
• Assist in development of logistics requirements forecast in collaboration with Logistics Business Lead and Supply Manager.
• Model "what-if" scenarios and propose optimized solutions based on variable supply/demand conditions.
• Assist with inventory adjustment analysis including storage location proposals.
• Manage inventory levels and replenishment orders in line with agreed inventory targets.
• Responsible for managing aged & blocked inventories and working with manufacturing and product management to minimize impact to the business.
• Evaluate and maintain safety stock and target inventory for the region.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key customers, markets and products in area of responsibility.
• Improve planning effectiveness via development and/or enhancement of planning models, processes and tools.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate variances from plan. Manage and resolve variances and exceptions.
• Interface with Materials Handling, Manufacturing, Logistics, QA, Receiving, Purchasing, and other planning groups.

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage
• Health Savings Account option
• Voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection
• Financial-planning tools
• Family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources)
• Parental leave
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling
• 401(k) with a company match
• Additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman
• Eleven paid holidays
• One personal day
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level