Eastman is a global advanced materials and specialty additives company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction and consumables. Eastman focuses on creating consistent, superior value for all stakeholders. As a globally diverse company, Eastman serves customers in more than 100 countries and had 2016 revenues of approximately $9.0 billion. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA and employs approximately 14,000 people around the world. For more information, visit .

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The primary role for the Corporate Strategy Manager will be to support the Strategy Director in leading work modules in strategy p divesd/or corporate strategy projects, through conducting analyses, generating insights / recommendations and using key strategy methods.

The secondary role for the Corporate Strategy Manager, will be as a key member of teams assisting business leadership to evaluate inorganic strategies for individual businesses, and for Eastman overall.

This position supports the execution of all aspects of strategy development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gain a basic understanding of the core concepts of product line strategy, and of the principles underlying EMNroduct line strategy process

• Gain a strong understanding of a few strategy tools/frameworks, i.e. of their underpinning logic and of how to use them to generate insights

• Execute, with coaching from the Director, Corporate Strategy, any individual module of the strategy process, including

• Identifying key data needs and potential data sources

• Leading the effort to gather needed data, e.g. by interviewing internal and external SMEs, designing/chartering tailored market research, etc.

• Directing the creation and use of the framework, tool, or model central to the module

• Designing and conducting module sub team meetings to discuss and draw out implications

• Writing the first draft summary of the work of the module sub teams

• Assist the Senior Manager and Director, Strategy in preparing documents for key meetings, e.g. for Steering Committee, EVP, or ET review meetings.

• Assist the Senior Manager, and Director, Strategy in coaching business and growth platform team members in the use of key strategy and EBME concepts and methods.

• Support or lead corporate or market level analysis requested from Executive Team as pre-read for a QSR topic

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Curiosity coupled with fast learning

• Exceptional analytical skills

• Ability to ask, listen, and synthesize view-points of different stakeholders into strategic options for growth

• Ability to structure and deliver executive level presentations

• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of working team members and business leaders

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Education:

The position requires a Masteregree in Business Administration, Engineering, Chemistry, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study plus 3 years of experience.

The employer will alternatively accept a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience in lieu of a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience.

Experience:

The position requires demonstrated experience in developing business and/or product strategies within a business-to-business or business-to-consumer, large corporate environment (Fortune 500).

Demonstrated experience with project management skills leading multi-functional teams is required.

Must demonstrate strong strategic thinking and analytical capability and the ability to work in a complex and diversified environment.

Position requires strong computer skills particularly in effectively presenting concepts and takeawayalysis through use of PowerPoint, other graphic packages, Excel,etc.

Position requires regular interaction with Vice President and Executive levels within the company and, as such, should have the personal senced communication ability to successfully manage these interactions.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.