Production Planner - Sonoco

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. Reporting directly to the Area Manufacturing Manager, the production planner takes direction from all leadership functions, operations, admin, etc. The Production Planner schedules manufacturing equipment and raw materials to efficiently meet customer demand. The position is responsible for scheduling jobs to minimize downtime, effectively utilizing equipment and to ensuring on-time delivery. What you'll be doing: Responsible for individual and team Safety participation, awareness, training, and ergonomic practices Develop production schedules to meet Customer requirements while minimizing changeovers, downtime, and inventory. Lead daily production schedule meeting to understand plant performance and customer needs to better plan production and raw materials Work directly with suppliers to maximize the plant’s supply chain success through forecasting and effective communication. The Planner role has full raw material purchasing responsibilities with annual spend of roughly $39MM. Purchases of other items as needed, for example, shipping supplies, pallets, sleeves, stretch wrap etc. Analyze and manage overall plant supply chain and develop strategies to meet goals. Work with production, shipping, and other staff to maintain minimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods. Assist in determination of material obsolescence and in purging obsolete inventory from the system. Perform daily, weekly, monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy. Lead year-end inventory count process. Work with plant leadership and customers to address quality and service issues. Implement required counter measures. Support the receipt entry of raw material, services and supplies. (Back-up) This role is a critical member of the SPS/(TPM) Supply Chain Pillar which actively seeks to lean out all processes and reduce waste. Maintain strict controls for accounting and financial excellence. Support month end close and all internal/external audit efforts. Perform weekly audits as scheduled This position based out of our Forest City, NC Facility and 100% onsite We'd love to hear from you if: 4-year degree preferred – 5+ years of experience can substitute Oracle preferred; ERP experience required Participate in and develop skillsets necessary for continuous improvement initiatives The person in this position will be flexible, have a positive attitude, self-motivated and have strong attention to detail. Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $59,440 to $66,870. 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.