Logistics Financial Analyst

Eastman • Kingsport, TN

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About The Position

The Logistics Finance Analyst is a member of Eastman’s Functional Accounting and Analysis team. The role partners closely with Supply Chain, Business Finance, and business stakeholders to monitor financial performance, support monthly financial close and planning processes, identify cost drivers, recommend optimization opportunities, and communicate actionable insights to management. It requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related business field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a related functional area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and communicate insights clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and deliver within tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with SAP and financial reporting tools such as PowerBI.
• Understanding of supply chain or logistics cost structures.
• Familiarity with cost optimization project management, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting of distribution expenses, including freight, warehousing, and duties.
• Use BPC to manage forecast inputs, scenario planning, and submissions across multiple planning cycles.
• Analyze supply chain cost trends and variances using SAP transactions, LeCost, Inventory Cube, and Sales & Earnings Cube.
• Identify spending drivers and recommend prioritized, actionable cost-optimization opportunities.
• Align distribution forecasts with supply chain initiatives and financial trends to support stakeholder needs and strategic business decisions.
• Lead post-forecast reporting by delivering multi-view financial analysis to Supply Chain leadership.
• Prepare executive-level commentary on key variance drivers across the broader organization.

What This Job Offers

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