Supply Chain Specialist

Sonoco; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-track learning

Lead projects

Career growth

International exposure

Hybrid working

Collaboration with experts

Oracle ERP experience

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to drive transformation across Europe. You will join a small team collaborating with manufacturing sites and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver improvement projects using data analytics and digital tools.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in a related field, are early-career professionals with strong analytical and project-management skills, and fluent in English. ERP experience is a plus, and hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a technical or business field.
• Recent graduate or early-career professional.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• fluent English; ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deep-dive into end-to-end supply chain processes across Europe.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and costs.
• Support and lead strategic improvement projects across sites.
• Explore and support digital tools, data analytics, and planning technologies.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data analytics

Clear communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering, economics, logistics, supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

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. 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.

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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value‑added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi‑billion‑dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best‑known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

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