Supply Chain Co-Op: January to August 2027

utzexternalcareer1; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods invites students to join our Supply Chain Co-op in State College, PA, starting January 2027 and running through August 2027. The program encompasses multiple areas such as Demand/Supply Planning, Purchasing, Transportation, and Warehousing.

The role is paid full-time, requiring you to take a semester off school to work. You will gain hands-on experience with our Supply Chain team on various projects, while networking across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in demand forecasting by analyzing historical sales data.
• Support inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Coordinate order fulfillment with logistics for timely deliveries.
• Analyze data and generate reports on key performance indicators.
• Develop dashboards for real-time supply chain monitoring.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and production teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

College student

Tools

Excel

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 January 2027 and ending in August 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.