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.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our IT team, supporting initiatives in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM). This internship offers hands-on experience with enterprise systems, process optimization, and cross functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and IT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in optimizing PLM and SCM systems (Agile, Oracle Fusion, Logility, SAP IBP)
- Support data migration, cleansing, and validation activities for product and supply chain master data.
- Document business processes, system workflows, and user requirements.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings to gather feedback and translate it into actionable system enhancements.
- Help troubleshoot system issues and support end-user training and documentation.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and IT
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with enterprise systems (PLM, ERP, SCM tools) is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and fundamental data analysis tools.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Exposure to tools like SAP, Oracle SCM, Agile PLM.
- Basic understanding of product lifecycle stages and supply chain operations.
- Experience with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
What You'll Gain
- Real-world experience in enterprise IT systems and supply chain processes.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in business systems and operations.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that improve business efficiency.
- Networking opportunities across departments and leadership.
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
- Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
- Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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.
Sonoco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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
