Finished Goods Planner (Temporary)

ph3TEMPORARY POSITION /h3pFrom 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. /ppOur 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. /ppThe 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. /ppCollaborates closely with manufacturing, procurement, sales teams and the warehouse keepers, participating to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, flexibility, and operational efficiency. /ph3Production Scheduling and Execution /h3ulliDevelop and maintain detailed short-term production schedules to ensure optimal sequencing and efficient use of production resources. /liliMonitor limited warehouse capacity and maximize rotation index of goods /liliManage work orders (raising, scheduling, closing). /liliAlign daily and weekly production plans with demand priorities, capacity constraints, and material availability. /liliMonitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust plans in response to changes in demand, disruptions, or operational constraints. /liliCollaborate closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of the production schedule. /liliIdentify bottlenecks and support actions to improve line efficiency, throughput, and overall responsiveness. /liliArrange for transportation the sister plant in case of interco flows /li /ulh3Materials and Inventory Coordination /h3ulliCheck supply of components and lacquered/printed sheets by coordinating closely with MPC scheduler, sister plants or suppliers. /liliMonitor stock levels for critical materials and proactively escalation potential shortages impacting production. /liliSupport inventory optimization by balancing production needs with stock levels, minimizing excess and obsolescence. /li /ulh3Planning Support and Continuous Improvement /h3ulliMaintain accuracy of planning data in ERP systems (lead times, production versions, scheduling parameters). /liliSupport the Supply Chain manager and the Team in improving scheduling processes, tools, and data accuracy. /liliContribute to the stabilization and standardization of production scheduling routines and best practices. /liliTrack and report key scheduling KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, service level, production efficiency) /li /ulh3Qualification required by the applicant /h3ulliUniversity degree (ideally Industrial Engineering or equivalent, but other degrees can be considered based on the profile) /li /ulh3Specialized knowledge / experience /h3ulli0-3 years of experience in supply chain (preferably gained within the manufacturing sector) /liliAdvanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). /liliKnowledge of ERP logics (experience with Oracle ERP will be a plus) /liliFluent Italian and English; Other European languages will be a plus. /li /ulh3Specialized skills /h3ulliAnalytical thinking and data-driven mindset /liliProblem solving and ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment /liliProactive attitude and ability to anticipate issues /liliResilience and ability to work under pressure /liliAbility to work cross-functionally (e.g. with production, procurement, and logistics teams) /liliTeam player with strong collaboration skills /liliEmployee motivation /liliContinuous improvement attitude /li /ulp#LI-AO1 /ppWe 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. /ppFounded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. /ppGuided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. /ppSonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. /ppSonoco Privacy Policy /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr