Sonoco
Supply Chain Specialist
Italy · On-site · Full time
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- EmployerSonoco
- LocationItaly
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Supply Chain Specialist
Drive supply chain transformation across Europe
Looking for a role where you'll take ownership, work on meaningful projects, and gain exposure to different areas of the business?
At Sonoco, you'll join an international team driving change across our European operations. From digital transformation and process optimization to implementing new planning tools and data-driven technologies, you'll be at the heart of projects that shape how our business works.
Why join Sonoco?
At Sonoco, we create innovative and sustainable packaging solutions used by some of the world's most recognized brands.
With over 19,000 employees in 34 countries, we're a global company with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability.
Within our European Supply Chain organization, we're continuously improving the way we plan, produce, and deliver products across multiple manufacturing sites and markets. Through strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives, we're shaping the future of our operations.
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You'll work across departments and collaborate with teams across Europe, gaining exposure to different areas of the business such as logistics, manufacturing, planning, and finance. Along the way, you'll broaden your perspective and gain valuable experience in an international environment.
What you'll get
- Fast-track learning and development
- Opportunities to lead projects and drive real improvements
- Strong career growth potential within a global organization
- International exposure with occasional travel to Sonoco locations across Europe
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Collaboration with experts from different functions and countries
- Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP and advanced planning systems
What you'll be doing
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you'll join a small team that works closely with manufacturing sites and cross-functional stakeholders to drive improvement projects across our European operations.
Your responsibilities:
- Dive deep into Sonoco's end-to-end supply chain processes
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and costs
- Support and lead strategic improvement projects
- Explore and support the use of digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to improve supply chain performance.
- Drive change management initiatives and support teams through transformation
- Build expertise in Oracle ERP and other key planning systems
- Ensure high-quality and reliable supply chain data across the business
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who's curious, analytical, and excited to solve complex challenges.
You would be a great fit if you:
- Hold a master’s degree in engineering, economics, logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field
- Recent graduate or early-career professional
- Enjoy solving problems and turning data into actionable insights
- Have strong analytical and project management skills
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and able to adapt to change
- Communicate clearly and collaborate well with different stakeholders
- Show initiative and a strong sense of ownership
- Speak fluent English
- Have experience with ERP systems (a plus, not a requirement)
Most importantly, you're eager to learn, grow, and make an impact.
Join our team
If you're looking for a role where you'll gain real responsibility, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful transformation projects across Europe, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV in English
Better Packaging. Better Life.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
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- Employment typeFull time
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