Finished Goods Planner

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Nocera, Salerne, ITA
In-Office
Junior
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage short-term production scheduling and capacity planning for cans and ends. Align demand with production capabilities, coordinate materials and inventory, handle work orders and interplant flows, track scheduling KPIs, and drive continuous improvement with production, procurement, and warehouse teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 45 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialisation and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 
The Finished Goods Planner manages production scheduling and capacity planning to ensure the efficient and timely manufacturing of cans and ends. Responsible for aligning demand requirements with production capabilities, the role optimizes resource utilization, inventory levels, and service performance. Collaborates closely with manufacturing, procurement, sales teams and the warehouse keepers, participating to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, flexibility, and operational efficiency.

Production Scheduling and Execution

  • Develop and maintain detailed short-term production schedules to ensure optimal sequencing and efficient use of production resources.
  • Monitor limited warehouse capacity and maximize rotation index of goods
  • Manage work orders (raising, scheduling, closing).
  • Align daily and weekly production plans with demand priorities, capacity constraints, and material availability.
  • Monitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans in response to changes in demand, disruptions, or operational constraints.
  • Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule.
  • Identify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall responsiveness.
  • Arrange for transportation the sister plant in case of interco flows

Materials and Inventory Coordination

  • Check supply of components and lacquered/printed sheets by coordinating closely with MPC scheduler, sister plants or suppliers.
  • Monitor stock levels for critical materials and proactively escalate potential shortages impacting production.
  • Support inventory optimization by balancing production needs with stock levels, minimizing excess and obsolescence.

Planning Support and Continuous Improvement

Maintain accuracy of planning data in ERP systems (lead times, production versions, scheduling parameters).

  • Support the Supply Chain manager and the Team in improving scheduling processes, tools, and data accuracy.
  • Contribute to the stabilization and standardization of production scheduling routines and best practices.
  • Track and report key scheduling KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, service level, production efficiency)

Qualification required by the applicant

University degree (ideally Industrial Engineering or equivalent, but other degrees can be considered based on the profile)

Specialized knowledge /  experience

  • 0-3 years of experience in supply chain (preferably gained within the manufacturing sector)
  • Advanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of ERP logics (experience with Oracle ERP will be a plus)
  • Fluent Italian and English; Other European languages will be a plus.

Specialized skills

  • Analytical thinking and data-driven mindset
  • Problem solving and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Proactive attitude and ability to anticipate issues
  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work cross-functionally (e.g. with production, procurement, and logistics teams)
  • Team player with strong collaboration skills
  • Employee motivation
  • Continuous improvement attitude

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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.

Skills Required

  • University degree (ideally Industrial Engineering or equivalent)
  • 0-3 years of experience in supply chain (preferably in manufacturing)
  • Advanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of ERP logics
  • Experience with Oracle ERP
  • Fluent Italian and English
  • Other European languages
  • Analytical thinking and data-driven mindset
  • Problem solving and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Proactive attitude and ability to anticipate issues
  • Resilience and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with production, procurement, and logistics
  • Team player with strong collaboration skills
  • Employee motivation
  • Continuous improvement attitude

Sonoco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sonoco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sonoco.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a strong employer match, including safe‑harbor and year‑end true‑up features, is highlighted in recent plan materials. This level of retirement support is presented as a competitive component of total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside disability, EAP, and FSA/HSA options, form a comprehensive core package. This breadth is characterized as competitive and adds meaningful value to overall compensation.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered fair to competitive across many roles, with production and skilled trades pointing to solid hourly rates and overtime opportunities. Relative positioning against similar‑sized firms is portrayed as favorable.

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The Company
HQ: Houma, LA
9,318 Employees

What We Do

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands. Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world. It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Learn more at Sonoco.com

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