Strategic Transportation Planner - Rail & Freight

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

Job summary

Eastman Chemical Company in Longview, TX is seeking a Transportation Planner to manage inbound/outbound shipments and coordinate with trucking and rail services. The role requires navigating DOT and customs regulations and maintaining accurate documentation on a rotating eight- and ten-hour shift schedule, seven days a week.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time deliveries, optimize carrier utilization, and uphold safety and compliance standards across transportation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be willing to work rotating eight- and ten-hour day schedules, including weekends, potentially holidays, and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and distribute daily shipment documentation for all inbound and outbound services, ensuring compliance with Customs regulations and other requirements.
• Create and process inbound/outbound paperwork for all deliveries; coordinate with Logistics to ensure deliveries are met.
• Assign railcars to meet internal and external customer needs while maximizing utilization of the TXO-based railcar fleet; prepare daily switch lists for in-plant railcar movements and outbound shipments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Safety mindset

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Eastman Chemical Company in Longview, TX is seeking a Transportation Planner to manage inbound/outbound shipments and coordinate with trucking and rail services. The role requires navigating DOT and customs regulations and maintaining accurate documentation on a rotating eight- and ten-hour shift schedule, seven days a week.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time deliveries, optimize carrier utilization, and uphold safety and compliance standards across transportation