SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Founded in , 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 and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.
The company had revenue of approximately $9.
billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
For more information, visit  www.
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Role Profile The Supply Chain Manager to be based in Kingsport, TN is aligned with the business and is responsible for Supply planning, Integrated Tactical Planning and/or Distribution Planning for regional and global manufacturing locations.
This position provides leadership, guidance and coaching to 2-3 direct reports.
The Supply Chain Manager reports to the Global Supply Chain Director / Supply Chain Business Lead.
The key responsibilities and main tasks are to develop and optimize supply chain strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and deliver desired business outcomes in cash, cost, and service.
He/She can build a high-performance workplace and works in close coordination with other Eastman functional and business groups.
Responsibilities Develops supply chain strategies that are aligned with business unit product line strategies •     Leads the supply chain team members (vertically) and the cross-functional teams (horizontally) to execute against strategy and deliver desired business outcomes in cash, cost and service Selects, trains and mentors other supply chain members.
Build, lead and coaches high performing teams Leads weekly TBR meetings and serves as the link for alignment between integrated tactical plan and supply plan Manages the supply chain portion of large projects and resolution of complex supply chain issues to improve financial outcomes Provides input to (regional) 3rd party service provider contracts in close cooperation with Logistics and Procurement and ensures cost optimization and satisfactory standards of service Actively participates in WWCAR, Segment Teams and Product Leadership Teams Represents supply chain in new product introduction and commercialization process Performance management.
designs, generates, maintains, and monitors monthly KPI’s Ensures full compliance with Corporate Standard Operating Procedures and SOX requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required, Master’s degree is preferred 10 years of experience in Supply Chain operations within a manufacturing / production environment End-to-end Supply Chain knowledge and experience Preferably Six Sigma trained and excellent knowledge of advanced Supply Chain tools Data acumen.
understanding of supply planning related data elements, ability to analyze metrics APICS certification or willingness to achieve certification within 2 years of selection.
Skills and Traits Skills.
Market insight.
leverage market insights to guide decisions Think strategically and execute methodically Scenario development and analysis Master Data Management expertise Strong communication skills (written and verbal communication) Performance Management Traits.
Talent development - able to recognize and attract high-potential candidates and motivate and retain team members Resilience - thrive in a constantly changing and dynamic environment Supporting change - Supports change and innovation.
Is comfortable with a changing environment and is adaptive to such an environment.
Continuous learning - Able to learn things the first time.
Self-learner who is curious about adding to their knowledge base and seeking different perspectives.
Approaches learning in multiple ways.
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.
Nearest Major Market.
Asheville Nearest Secondary Market.
Knoxville Job Segment.
Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Supply, Supply Planner, Operations