Data Configuration Specialist II

What You’ll Be Doing

• Data Governance & Standards:
  Maintain and enforce data governance practices, ensuring adherence to defined data standards, naming conventions, and business rules.
• System Configuration Management:
  Own and support configuration of critical data elements across systems (e.g., Oracle, Agile, or similar platforms), ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Data Integrity & Source of Truth:
  Act as a steward of key datasets, ensuring data is complete, accurate, and trusted as the single source of truth across the organization.
• Data Quality Monitoring:
  Perform ongoing audits, validations, and exception handling to proactively identify and resolve data issues.
• Change Management:
  Support updates to data structures, hierarchies, and configurations, ensuring proper documentation, testing, and communication.
• Process Optimization:
  Identify opportunities to improve and standardize data maintenance processes to reduce manual effort and increase reliability.
• Automation & Efficiency:
  Explore and implement automation opportunities for routine data processes (e.g., data validation, updates, and monitoring).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with supply chain, operations, IT, and analytics teams to align data structures with business needs and system capabilities.
• Documentation & Best Practices:
  Maintain clear documentation of data definitions, configurations, and governance procedures.

• Data Governance Mindset:
  Strong understanding of data integrity, standards, and stewardship principles.
• System Expertise:
  Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle, Agile, or similar ERP/PLM platforms is preferred.
• Attention to Detail:
  High level of precision in managing and validating data configurations.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to identify root causes of data issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Automation Mindset:
  Experience with or curiosity in automating repetitive data processes (e.g., scripting, workflows, Power Platform, etc.).
• Communication:
  Ability to clearly explain data standards, impacts, and changes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively across teams to ensure data alignment and consistency.
• Initiative:
  Self-starter who proactively identifies gaps and drives improvements.
• Time Management:
  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in data management, system configuration, or data governance-related roles.
• Experience working with ERP/PLM systems (Oracle, Agile, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Exposure to data validation, process standardization, or system maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with SQL or reporting tools is a plus but not required.

This position is based at our corporate headquarters in Hartsville, SC, with hybrid or remote work arrangements available. Enjoy proximity to vibrant cities like Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, and Charlotte.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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

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.

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.