Integrated Planning Manager LAR

Eastman; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Brazil is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain professional to translate regional IBP plans into actionable 0–6 month execution while aligning with the 0–24 month outlook discussed in monthly IBP meetings.

You will build planning capability, lead cross-functional teams across Brazil and neighboring regions, and drive service, inventory and cost improvements while ensuring compliance with corporate procedures and SOX.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in Supply Chain, planning or related field, with production planning and inventory management experience.
• Experience leading people/projects, improving processes and planning tools, and influencing stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Business); MBA or other masters is an advantage.
• Strong English, Spanish and Portuguese communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma experience or certification; CPIM certification desired.
• Working knowledge of SAP PP/MM, Salesforce and MS Office; Excel/PowerPoint/Project/Visio/Power BI/Teams/OneNote is useful.
• Based in São Paulo, Brazil

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and MRP activities across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia.
• Translate monthly 0–24 month IBP plan into executable 0–6 month operating plans.
• Establish and sustain effective supply planning and inventory management processes, standards and metrics.
• Lead, coach and develop cross-functional teams with collaboration and accountability.
• Partner with Global Supply, Commercial, Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement and others to align demand, capacity and supply.
• Monitor regional KPIs and drive improvements in service, cost, inventory and distribution.
• Represent Global Supply Chain in regional/global forums; manage area budget and forecasting decisions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procedures, laws and SOX while modeling Eastman’s safety expectations.

Skills

Supply Chain

Production planning

Inventory management

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

MBA

CPIM certification (APICS)

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

SAP PP

SAP MM

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Power BI

Teams

OneNote

Job description

Responsibilities

Convert the regional and business-aligned IBP plan into reliable execution for the next zero to six months (0–6 months), while maintaining alignment with the 0–24-month outlook communicated through monthly IBP meetings. Build the planning capability, routines and cross-functional partnerships needed to meet service and inventory objectives and to respond effectively to customer and business needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead production planning and MRP activities and teams across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, supporting manufacturing sites, warehouses, and product support services.


• Translate the monthly 0–24-month IBP plan into executable 0–6-month operating plans, delivering regional customer service and inventory targets.


• Establish and sustain effective supply planning and inventory management processes, standards, tools, and performance metrics.


• Lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.


• Partner with Global Supply, Commercial, Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, and other functions to align customer needs, demand, capacity, and supply plans.


• Monitor regional KPIs and lead initiatives to improve service, cost, inventory, and distribution performance.


• Represent Global Supply Chain in regional and global forums; manage the area budget and contribute to forecasting and third-party service provider decisions.


• Ensure compliance with corporate procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and SOX requirements, while modeling Eastman’s safety and wellness expectations.

Experience and qualifications

• At least five years of experience in Supply Chain, planning or a related discipline, including demonstrated experience in production planning and inventory management.


• Experience leading people and projects, improving processes and planning tools, and influencing stakeholders in a matrix organization.


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Engineering or business is preferred; an MBA or other master’s degree is an advantage.


• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese.


• Lean Six Sigma experience or certification is beneficial. APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification is desired.


• Working knowledge of SAP Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM), Salesforce and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Power BI, Teams and OneNote is useful.


• Based in São Paulo - Brazil