Emerging Leaders Program Associate – Supply Chain Management

Sonoco; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Early Career professional for the Supply Chain Emerging Leader program. This full-time, in-person role offers hands-on training, leadership development, and opportunities to connect with Sonoco leaders while contributing to important projects.

You will build technical knowledge, strengthen communication and collaboration skills, and position yourself for future rotations within manufacturing and supply chain functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management by Dec 2026 or May 2027.
• Previous internship experience, preferably in Manufacturing or a functional area, with demonstrated leadership.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical training needed to excel in your role.
• Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and conflict management skills.
• Learn to communicate vision, increase engagement, manage change, and build trust through results and relationships.
• Contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.
• Understand Sonoco's culture and processes through structured development.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain

Job description

Supply Chain Emerging Leader | Sonoco

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at Sonoco, located in Columbus, Ohio. From a small family business, Sonoco has grown into a multi-billion-dollar global company, focused on changing the face of products and packaging since 1899. This Emerging Leader Program position offers professionals starting their career hands-on experience, leadership development, and opportunities to connect with business leaders, contributing to Sonoco’s core belief that “People Build Businesses, by Doing the Right Thing”.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Columbus, OH
• Pay: $77000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: Develop leadership skills, gain technical knowledge, establish strong business skills, and contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Operational Development: Gain technical training needed to excel in your role.
• Personal Development: Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and conflict management skills.
• Leadership Development: Learn how to communicate vision, increase engagement, effectively manage change, and establish trust through results and relationships.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.
• Program Engagement: Understand Sonoco’s culture and processes through structured development.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Obtain or have obtained a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management by December 2026 or May 2027. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Previous internship experience, preferably in Manufacturing or a functional area, and proven leadership experience.
• Skills: Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; technical aptitude; and a desire to work in a Manufacturing environment.
• Bonus: Strong ethics, a passion for innovation, a willingness to go the extra mile, and openness to immediate or future relocation with flexibility regarding location preferences.