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Emerging Leaders Program Associate – Supply Chain Management
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Job Description
Supply Chain Emerging Leader | Sonoco
The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Sonoco, located in Columbus, Ohio. From a small family business, Sonoco has grown into a multi-billion-dollar global company, focused on changing the face of products and packaging since 1899. This Emerging Leader Program position offers professionals starting their career hands-on experience, leadership development, and opportunities to connect with business leaders, contributing to Sonoco’s core belief that “People Build Businesses, by Doing the Right Thing”.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Columbus, OH
• Pay: $77000–$85000 yearly
• Mission: Develop leadership skills, gain technical knowledge, establish strong business skills, and contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Operational Development: Gain technical training needed to excel in your role.
• Personal Development: Increase self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and conflict management skills.
• Leadership Development: Learn how to communicate vision, increase engagement, effectively manage change, and establish trust through results and relationships.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to Sonoco through valuable project work.
• Program Engagement: Understand Sonoco’s culture and processes through structured development.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Obtain or have obtained a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management by December 2026 or May 2027. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: Previous internship experience, preferably in Manufacturing or a functional area, and proven leadership experience.
• Skills: Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; technical aptitude; and a desire to work in a Manufacturing environment.
• Bonus: Strong ethics, a passion for innovation, a willingness to go the extra mile, and openness to immediate or future relocation with flexibility regarding location preferences.
