Job Description
At Utz Quality Foods, we’re looking for a driven and analytical Network Inventory Control Supervisor to join our Logistics leadership team in Gastonia, NC. This role plays a critical part in developing and improving inventory control processes, supporting warehouse operations, and driving inventory accuracy across the distribution network.
The ideal candidate will bring strong inventory management experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to identify operational gaps and implement long-term solutions. This position works closely with Logistics, Operations, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to improve efficiency, maintain accurate inventory practices, and support business growth.
If you enjoy working with data, solving operational challenges, improving warehouse processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced supply chain environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee monthly inventory counts and cycle count programs
- Support and participate in Annual Accounting Audits alongside Logistics leadership teams
- Conduct root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, variances, and expiring materials
- Develop, improve, and enforce FIFO inventory processes, including putaway and picking procedures
- Identify aging or expired inventory and support proper disposition processes
- Analyze inventory movement trends and recommend warehouse layout improvements to drive efficiency
- Manage and maintain Logistics Heat Mapping tools and inventory tracking processes
- Support implementation of new warehouse systems, WMS enhancements, and scanning technologies
- Partner with Logistics and Inventory Control leadership to develop and implement new inventory control programs and procedures
- Conduct training and refresher sessions focused on inventory accuracy, process compliance, and warehouse best practices
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and process standardization
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Warehouse, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to support business objectives
- Support inventory control operations across the Gastonia distribution network as needed
Requirements:
- 3–5 years of Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, or Continuous Improvement experience
- Minimum 2 years of direct inventory control experience required
- Experience working with WMS systems, inventory tracking systems, and warehouse technologies preferred
- Strong understanding of FIFO, inventory auditing, cycle counting, and warehouse inventory management practices
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced logistics or warehouse environment
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently and drive results with minimal direction
- Experience supporting process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives preferred
- Flexibility to support operational needs across multiple warehouse or distribution locations as needed
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.