Transportation Planner

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

Transportation Planner

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

Eastman is hiring a Transportation Planner at our Longview, Texas facility. This position works a rotating schedule that includes eight- and ten-hour day shifts that cover seven days a week, including weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.

• Prepare, process, and distribute daily shipment documentation for all inbound and outbound services, ensuring compliance with Customs regulations and other requirements.

Team Collaboration

• Work in a team environment, communicating with contractors, tenants, operating areas, and core team members to complete job duties.

Trucks

• Create and process inbound/outbound paperwork for all deliveries.
• Coordinate with Logistics to ensure deliveries are met.
• Responsible for accurate weight entry for multiple departments, coordination of plant moves, and ensuring all deliveries comply with DOT regulations.

Rail

• Assign railcars to meet both internal and external customer needs while maximizing the utilization of the Texas Operations (TXO)-based railcar fleet.
• Prepare daily switch lists for in-plant railcar movements and outbound shipments.

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

Desired Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Initiative and effective use of time and resources
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Patient, pleasant, and service-oriented
• Team player willing to assist others during downtime
• Respect for confidentiality of personal and sensitive information
• Punctuality, professionalism, and a safety mindset
• SAP proficiency preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Note

Eastman will not accept applicants for this offered position who require visa sponsorship, including those whose status is F-1 visa OPT who subsequently would require ongoing visa sponsorship.

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

Longview

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