Global Logistics Strategy Manager

Eastman; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Personal day

Career development programs

Job summary

Eastman, a global specialty materials company headquartered in Kingsport, TN, seeks a Logistics Manager who will shape the logistics strategy for the business and collaborate with Operations and Procurement to drive execution.

The role requires strong leadership, relationship skills, and exceptional communication to enable commercial success and cost‑effective logistics across customer segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred (supply chain, business, or technical discipline).
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and aligns the Global and Regional Logistics Strategy on a 5-year horizon for the business and executes it with Logistics Ops and Procurement Strategy.
• Participates in Supply Chain and Global Logistics Leadership teams and reports on KPIs for BU teams.
• Launches and prioritizes Business Logistics Projects.
• Defines business partner needs with Logistics teams and drives continuous improvement.
• Leads Integrated Business Planning routines focusing on logistics performance and cost forecasting.
• Coordinates investigations and responses to customer feedback cases.
• Articulates logistics capabilities into customer segmentation and cost-to-serve for corporate initiatives.
• Advises on service levels and contract terms in pricing discussions.
• Engages commercial teams on opportunities with significant logistics needs and partners to integrate growth at best cost.
• Leads Scenario Planning with Business and Logistics to meet customer needs.
• Acts as a corporate prioritization task force during market disruptions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related

MBA preferred

Job description

Eastman, a global specialty materials company headquartered in Kingsport, TN, seeks a Logistics Manager who will shape the logistics strategy for the business and collaborate with Operations and Procurement to drive execution.

The role requires strong leadership, relationship skills, and exceptional communication to enable commercial success and cost‑effective logistics across customer segments.