Integrated Planning Manager LAR

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. Qualifications 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