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Sonoco

Finished Goods Planner (Temporary)

LocationITA - Nocera - D372
Work modeon-site
Typetemporary
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 3 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have13
University degree (ideally Industrial Engineering or equivalent)
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
Fluent Italian and English
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
Nice to have2
Experience with Oracle ERP
Other European languages
Skills
MS Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Oracle ERP
TEMPORARY POSITION
About the company
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
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Develop and maintain detailed short-term production schedules to ensure optimal sequencing and efficient use of production resources.
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Monitor limited warehouse capacity and maximize rotation index of goods
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Manage work orders (raising, scheduling, closing).
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Align daily and weekly production plans with demand priorities, capacity constraints, and material availability.
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Monitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans in response to changes in demand, disruptions, or operational constraints.
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Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule.
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Identify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall responsiveness.
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Arrange for transportation the sister plant in case of interco flows
Materials and Inventory Coordination
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Check supply of components and lacquered/printed sheets by coordinating closely with MPC scheduler, sister plants or suppliers.
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Monitor stock levels for critical materials and proactively escalate potential shortages impacting production.
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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).
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Support the Supply Chain manager and the Team in improving scheduling processes, tools, and data accuracy.
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Contribute to the stabilization and standardization of production scheduling routines and best practices.
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Track and report key scheduling KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, service level, production efficiency)
Requirements
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
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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
Legal
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.
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