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Product Manager

Eastman Chemical Company
United States, Tennessee, Kingsport
Jun 12, 2026
Product Manager Job Requisition ID: 56756 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. Role Profile Develops product strategy and drives operational results through management of the product portfolio by ensuring maximum return on assets and total margin realization. Identifies the highest margin growth segments and define, develop and deliver market segment strategies and tactics that produce profitable growth. Operational oversight includes pricing, quality, regulatory, contracts,manufacturingand supply chain cost improvement activities. Accountable for the activities within assigned products to deliver results within established strategies, including offer development, execution,managementand adjustments as needed. Working with theappropriate crossfunctional team, the SMMis responsible fordeveloping a compelling value proposition and offer for each market segment, as well as designing a marketing and sales effort to maximize the market segment's volume,revenueand variable margin contribution. The Product Manager (Product Organization) also leads the cross functional team responsible for executing the offer(s), tracking how well actual results, service levels and prices match the segment plan, and suggesting adjustments to be taken to close any gaps. Responsibilities Leader of the product (or product portfolio) and segment strategy development, communication, and management in the context of a cross functional business team Develops andmaintainsasset strategy, long term supply demand outlook and manages asset allocation to deliver business results. Developcomprehensiveproduct linestrategiesthat maximize margin growth(including strategic pricing and positioning within segments) Champion/support continuous improvement and capital projects needed to increase capacity, increase yields, improve variable and fixedcostsand/or otherwise improve the capability and profitability of our assets. Leads competitive intelligence efforts involving business, sales, strategy, pricing, manufacturing, and technology; includes spanning markets, gathering, constructing, synthesizing, and analyzing key competitors and products including assets, capacities,utilization, costbaseand strategies. Drives efforts to increase customer loyalty by assuring product quality, regulatory, service and customer specification requirements Ensures IBP plans are executed in alignment with market,segmentand product plans Leads / coaches a team of direct reports (e.g.Pricing Managers and /or Analysts) and/or cross-functional team Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in technical or marketing disciplinerequired. MBA degree with an emphasis in marketing is preferred 6-10 years prior experience in sales, technical service,strategy,marketing, product management, and supply chain Rotated through at least 1 of the following (at EMN or a prior company) Pricing Manager Commercial Leadership Development Program (MBA and 5 years prior work experiencerequired) Segment Market Manager Product Manager Required Functional Competencies Strong analytical skills and excellent numerical abilities Strategic thinking and ability to translate effectively to execution planning Manage execution of strategy through and with others Strong financial focus and acumen to drive profitable choices Demonstrated experience solving complex business problems Strong systemand data analytics tools and acumen to make informed decisions Ability to lead multidisciplinary and international teams Good communicationskills Commercial mindset (customer centric) Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman 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 Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Product Manager, Marketing Manager, Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations