Supply Chain Co-Op: August to December 2027

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a student to join our Supply Chain Co-op in State College, PA, from August 2027 through December 2027. This paid, full-time co-op allows you to take a semester off from school to gain hands-on experience within our supply chain department, including forecasting, inventory management, and transportation coordination.

You will collaborate with teams across procurement, logistics, and production to analyze data, develop dashboards, and support cross-functional

Qualifications

• Must be a student actively pursuing a degree.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.
• Proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting: Assist in analyzing historical sales data for accurate forecasts.
• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal stock levels and monitor turnover.
• Order Fulfillment: Support timely and accurate customer order processing.
• Data Analysis: Use tools to extract insights and generate KPI reports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with procurement, logistics, and production.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Education

Currently enrolled student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is pleased to announce an opportunity for students to join us for aSupply Chain Co-op.

Co-Op will take place in State College, PA starting in August 2027 and ending in December 2027. The Supply Chain Department at Utz includes: Customer Logistics, Demand/Supply Planning, Innovation, Purchasing, Transportation, and Warehousing. The successful co-op candidate(s) will work for one of the areas listed above. The co-op position is a paid full-time position where you take a semester off of school to work.

Join us for an opportunity to work with our Supply Chain team on various tasks and projects. Gain valuable experience while networking with associates throughout the organization. Applicants musthavecompetency in all Microsoft Office products, effective communication skills and strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting:

• Assist in analyzing historical sales data to contribute to accurate demand forecasts.

Inventory Management:

• Support the maintenance of optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock.
• Monitor inventory turnover rates and propose improvements for more efficient stock management.

Order Fulfillment:

• Work closely with the logistics team to coordinate the timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders.
• Assist in optimizing order processing workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

Data Analysis:

• Utilize data analysis tools to extract meaningful insights and generate reports on key performance indicators.
• Contribute to the development of dashboards for real-time monitoring of supply chain metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with various departments, including procurement, logistics, and production, to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
• Participate in regular team meetings to share updates and insights.

Transportation/Warehousing

• Tracking freight through coordination with carriers.
• Work with both transportation and warehouses to coordinate shipments and inventory.

Job Requirements

• High level of competency in all Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Flexible and highly motivated.

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.