Logistics Cost Analyst

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Logistics Cost Analyst to join the Functional Accounting and Analysis team. You will support the Global Supply Chain by managing logistics cost accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis for distribution expenses such as freight and warehousing.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 0+ years of accounting experience. Strong communication, analytical, and Excel skills are essential, with exposure to PowerBI and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 0+ years accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close duties for functional cost centers, projects, and PA assessments to ensure accurate results.
• Coordinate budget process for labor and cost center planning and PA assessment creation.
• Ensure consistent application of corporate policies for non-manufacturing direct spend and distribution expenses.
• Assist teams to solve problems and support management decision making.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Analysis, planning, and organization

Advanced spreadsheet capabilities

Continuous improvement mindset

Initiative and good judgment

Interpersonal with diverse cultures

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

PowerBI

VBA Macros

Job description

Logistics Cost Analyst

Founded in 1920, 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 company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

The Logistics Cost Analyst is a member of the Functional Accounting and Analysis team.

This role supports the Global Supply Chain function in management of execution and logistics cost, including accounting, planning, reporting, and analysis. This role also provides accounting process stewardship related to recording and reporting of corporate Distribution expenses including freight, warehousing, duties, etc.

• Perform necessary duties for the monthly financial close process, such as monitoring results of functional cost centers, projects, and PA assessments and taking proactive steps to ensure accurate financial results.
• Coordinate budget process for functional areas of responsibility, including the tasks of labor and cost center planning, PA assessment creation, and business assignment analysis as it relates to Profit and Loss Statement assignments of Distribution expenses.
• Ensure consistent application of corporate policies and procedures as they relate to accounting for non-manufacturing direct spend and Distribution expense.
• Assist with work within and outside of the work group; be of service to teams in efforts to solve problems and support decision making of functional management teams and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. Certificates and advanced degrees are considered a plus.
• 0+ years accounting experience

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Analysis, planning, and organization
• Advanced spreadsheet capabilities
• PowerBI and applications of AI or VBA macro automations are considered a plus
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset
• High level of initiative and good judgment
• Ability to work with different personalities, cultures and levels of management

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

Nearest Major Market:

Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market:

Knoxville

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Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply, Application Developer, Operations, Technology