Inventory Supervisor

At Utz Quality Foods, we're more than just a snack company, we're a family with a passion for quality, innovation, and people. We're expanding and hiring an Inventory Supervisor to join our dedicated team in Gastonia, NC. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and enhancing supply chain capabilities to support business growth. This role oversees world-class inventory management and materials movement practices, including building and improving processes, implementing new systems, and leading monthly inventory counts. Additionally, the supervisor conducts root cause analysis on inventory variances, enforces FIFO procedures, participates in accounting audits, and recommends warehouse layout improvements to drive overall performance.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00AM-3:00PM, 2nd shift overlap as needed

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the 2nd Shift Inventory Lead, including providing guidance and support as needed; role may require flexibility to work or support 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM shift hours
• Oversee and coordinate monthly inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory integrity in alignment with established procedures
• Lead Logistics team participation during annual accounting audits
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis
• Develop, implement, and enforce processes to ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) compliance, including optimized putaway and picking procedures
• Identify and remove expired or obsolete materials in accordance with company standards
• Analyze trends in expiring inventory and drive process improvements to reduce waste
• Evaluate inventory movement and recommend layout improvements to increase operational efficiency, including management of heat mapping tools
• Support the implementation of new inventory systems and scanning technologies to enhance tracking and accuracy
• Partner with Logistics and Inventory Control leadership to develop, document, and execute inventory control programs
• Deliver initial and ongoing training to employees to promote best practices and maintain inventory accuracy
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of broad Supply Chain experience in areas such as Inventory Control, Operations, and/or Continuous Improvement, including 2+ years with inventory control responsibilities
• Proficient in Excel for inventory tracking, data analysis, and reporting
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to support and guide peers
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency; able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed
• Comfortable

External 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 full-time 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.