Inventory Specialist

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer 401k with match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Brands seeks an Inventory Specialist to support Broadway and Hanover operations in maintaining inventory accuracy and driving continuous improvement across processes. You will work with production, receiving, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure controls and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong organizational skills, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on audits, system transactions, and proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in inventory control, warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with inventory counts, reconciliation, and audits.
• Familiarity with ADP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Yard Management, or similar systems.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data tracking and audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across departments.

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 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 as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP

D365

Yard Management

EAM systems

Job description

At Utz Brands, we're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory Specialist to join our Broadway team in Hanover, PA. In this role, you'll support both production and receiving operations by ensuring inventory accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and driving continuous improvement across inventory processes.

You’ll work closely with plant leadership, logistics, and warehouse teams to maintain strong inventory controls and support operational success. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, stay highly organized, and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

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 as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in inventory control, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
• Experience with inventory counts, reconciliation, and audit processes
• Familiarity with inventory systems such as ADP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Yard Management, or similar
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data tracking and audits
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and correct process issues
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards preferred
• Flexibility to support business needs, including occasional after-hours communication

Our Recruitment Process:

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Requires math and reading skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to stand 100% of the time.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Working knowledge of ADP, D365, Yard Management and EAM systems is preferred.
• Attention to detail