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.
Please send your application to [email protected] and include:
- Your CV (in English)
- A short motivation letter telling us why you're excited about this opportunity (Word or PDF format)
Please note, motivation letters included in the body of an email will not be considered and should be submitted as separate attachments.
Learn more about Sonoco Europe at www.sonocoeurope.com
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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in engineering, economics, logistics, supply chain, business, or related field
- Recent graduate or early-career professional
- Strong analytical skills
- Project management skills
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and able to adapt to change
- Clear communication and collaboration with stakeholders
- Initiative and strong sense of ownership
- Fluent English
- Experience with ERP systems
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.
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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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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
