Inventory Control Specialist: Precision & Efficiency

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Brands, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Hanover, PA to support production and receiving operations with inventory accuracy and process improvements. You will work closely with plant leadership, logistics, and warehouse teams in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

You will lead month-end and year-end counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate transactions across ADP, D365, and Yard Management, while supporting continuous improvement and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory counts, reconciliation, and audit processes.
• Familiarity with ADP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Yard Management, or similar.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data tracking and audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills and collaboration across departments.
• Problem-solving mindset to identify and correct process issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-of-month and year-end inventory activities, including physical counts and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track and correct scanning, transaction, and process errors to improve inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions across systems such as ADP, D365, and Yard Management.
• Monitor material variances and communicate impacts to production, service levels, and leadership.
• Perform daily audits of inventory locations to ensure accuracy, labeling, and compliance with standards.
• Partner with plant leadership, operations, and supply chain teams to proactively address inventory issues.
• Prepare and distribute daily inventory reports and KPIs to support decision-making.
• Provide insights for inventory planning, including excess and obsolete materials.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system/process enhancements.
• Participate in GMP, safety, and inventory control audits to ensure compliance.
• Support loss prevention and shrink reduction efforts through monitoring and investigation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and inventory accuracy.
• Provide support for urgent issues, including occasional after-hours communication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Yard Management

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Job description

Utz Brands, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Hanover, PA to support production and receiving operations with inventory accuracy and process improvements. You will work closely with plant leadership, logistics, and warehouse teams in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

You will lead month-end and year-end counts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate transactions across ADP, D365, and Yard Management, while supporting continuous improvement and GMP compliance.