Data Configuration Specialist II

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

Under the direction of the Manager, IPP Data & Analytics, this role is responsible for maintaining and governing core data configurations that serve as the foundation for operational execution and decision-making, reporting, and analytics across the IPP NA organization.

You will ensure data standards are consistently applied, systems are accurately configured, and data remains a reliable “source of truth.” This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to sustain data integrity, support system alignment, and continuously improve data processes.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional with experience working in enterprise systems (e.g., Oracle, Agile, or similar) who is passionate about data quality, governance, and process discipline, and who is curious about automating routine work to drive efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Data Governance & Standards: Maintain and enforce data governance practices, ensuring adherence to defined data standards, naming conventions, and business rules.
• System Configuration Management: Own and support configuration of critical data elements across systems (e.g., Oracle, Agile, or similar platforms), ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Data Integrity & Source of Truth: Act as a steward of key datasets, ensuring data is complete, accurate, and trusted as the single source of truth across the organization.
• Data Quality Monitoring: Perform ongoing audits, validations, and exception handling to proactively identify and resolve data issues.
• Change Management: Support updates to data structures, hierarchies, and configurations, ensuring proper documentation, testing, and communication.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve and standardize data maintenance processes to reduce manual effort and increase reliability.
• Automation & Efficiency: Explore and implement automation opportunities for routine data processes (e.g., data validation, updates, and monitoring).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with supply chain, operations, IT, and analytics teams to align data structures with business needs and system capabilities.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain clear documentation of data definitions, configurations, and governance procedures.

Skills & Competencies

• Data Governance Mindset: Strong understanding of data integrity, standards, and stewardship principles.
• System Expertise: Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle, Agile, or similar ERP/PLM platforms is preferred.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision in managing and validating data configurations.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes of data issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Automation Mindset: Experience with or curiosity in automating repetitive data processes (e.g., scripting, workflows, Power Platform, etc.).
• Communication: Ability to clearly explain data standards, impacts, and changes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams to ensure data alignment and consistency.
• Initiative: Self-starter who proactively identifies gaps and drives improvements.
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in data management, system configuration, or data governance-related roles.
• Experience working with ERP/PLM systems (Oracle, Agile, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Exposure to data validation, process standardization, or system maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with SQL or reporting tools is a plus but not required.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Hartsville, SC, with hybrid or remote work arrangements available. Enjoy proximity to vibrant cities like Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, and Charlotte.

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.