2027 Commercial Excellence Analytics Intern

Job Title: 2027 Commercial Excellence & Analytics Intern

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, visit www.eastman.com.

When you join Eastman as a Commercial Excellence & Analytics Intern, you'll apply and develop your communication, analytical, problem-solving, business acumen, and leadership skills from day one. You are also joining a company that will challenge you and invest heavily in your professional development. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across Eastman's Commercial Centers of Excellence, supporting initiatives that help drive business performance, customer value, and organizational effectiveness. You will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze business challenges, uncover insights from data, and support the development of recommendations that enable informed decision-making across commercial functions. 

Your team will provide the support you need to understand our business, tools, and processes while helping you build valuable analytical and professional skills. As you grow in this position, you can expect to gather and analyze data, identify trends and opportunities, formulate and test hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations. You will also have opportunities to present findings to senior leaders and collaborate with business partners to implement solutions that improve commercial outcomes. 

You will experience exceptional training, coaching, and mentoring from experienced leaders and analysts. This support includes guidance to help you develop your skills, expand your professional network, and gain meaningful exposure to commercial strategy, analytics, and business operations. 

Responsibilities 

Support key Commercial Centers of Excellence initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and business insights. 

Gather, organize, and analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, opportunities, and business risks. 

Apply analytical frameworks and problem-solving methodologies to business challenges. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate opportunities for process improvement and operational effectiveness. 

Summarize findings and communicate recommendations to stakeholders through presentations and written reports. 

Assist in the execution of strategic projects that support commercial growth, profitability, and customer success. 

Present project findings and recommendations to business and functional leaders. 

Other duties as assigned. 

Specific Skills 

Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly. 

Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. 

Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable business insights. 

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools. 

Ability to structure and deliver clear, concise, executive-level presentations. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with stakeholders at multiple levels. 

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment. 

Qualifications 

Currently enrolled in a business bachelors or masters program from an accredited college or university. 

Pursuing a degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. 

Demonstrated academic achievement and evidence of strong quantitative and analytical capabilities. 

Experience with data analysis, business intelligence tools, statistical methods, or data visualization platforms is preferred. 

Proven leadership experience through coursework, student organizations, internships, or other activities is a plus. 

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 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.