Supply Chain Co-Op: May to December 2027

About the role

Utz Quality Foods is pleased to announce an opportunity for students to join us for a Supply Chain Co-op. The co-op will take place in State College, PA starting in May 2027 and ending in December 2027. The Supply Chain Department includes Customer Logistics, Demand/Supply Planning, Innovation, Purchasing, Transportation, and Warehousing. Successful candidates will work in one of these areas in a paid full-time position, taking a semester off of school to work with the Supply Chain team on various tasks and projects, gaining valuable experience while networking with associates throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing historical sales data to contribute to accurate demand forecasts.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Track freight through coordination with carriers; work with both transportation and warehouses to coordinate shipments and inventory.

Requirements

• Competency in all Microsoft Office products.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Flexible and highly motivated.

Benefits

Utz provides a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement, and helps associates live their healthiest lives through various benefits, resources, and programs.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer match 401k
• Profit sharing plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Much more

Schedule

The co-op runs from May 2027 to December 2027 on a full-time basis, requiring students to take a semester off of school.