At Utz, we’re on a mission to excite and delight consumers with crave‑worthy
snacks made from the highest‑quality ingredients. For more than a century, our
iconic family of brands — Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, On the Border, and more —
has grown thanks to our passionate people and our relentless drive for
excellence.
We’re looking for a bold, analytical, and highly driven Supply Chain
Optimization Manager to help us become the fastest‑growing pure‑play snacking
company in the U.S.
The Opportunity: Supply Chain Optimization Manager
This position can be remote, but does require over 50% travel. If the candidate
is commutable to the Hanover area, then the travel would be less.
The Supply Chain Optimization manager is a strategic, hands-on role responsible
for improving performance across the end-to-end supply chain, with immediate
emphasis on warehousing, distribution, inventory management, and cost-to-serve
optimization. This position leads cross-functional initiatives that drive
margin improvement, enhance service, increase labor productivity, and optimize
business processes across multiple operational areas.
This is a high visibility role with broad scope and the flexibility to work on
projects ranging from warehouse automation and network design to process
standardization, vendor relationships, and strategic business partnerships. It
is well suited for a highly analytical, entrepreneurial individual who thrives
in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and wants immediate exposure to the full
supply chain. The role has the opportunity to shape network strategy,
automation design, and end-to-end supply chain, and it is great for someone who
wants to grow quickly in their knowledge of supply chain activities.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and fully own optimization initiatives across warehousing, distribution,
inventory, transportation, planning, and manufacturing.
Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies, quantify opportunities,
and develop actionable recommendations.
Build advanced models using Excel and Power BI to support decision-making,
scenario planning, KPI tracking, and cost analyses.
Improve warehousing performance through cost-per-case reduction, inventory
accuracy improvements, labor productivity enhancements, and service-level
optimization.
Conduct deep dives into network layouts, material flows, slotting, cube
utilization, and throughput constraints.
Develop business cases for automation, operational changes, and strategic
investments (e.g., conveyors, shuttle systems, robotics, WMS/WES
enhancements).
Lead cross-functional project teams, influencing stakeholders across Sales,
Marketing, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing,
Warehousing, Transportation, Customer Logistics, and Finance.
Train and coach functional owners on improved processes, ensuring long-term
sustainability before transitioning to new initiatives.
Map end-to-end business processes, identify systemic issues, and implement
standardized workflows across sites.
Support major initiatives including building layouts, facility expansions,
automation roadmaps, strategic partnerships, and network redesign.
Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration,
Industrial Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of
education and experience; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
5 years experience in supply chain, with emphasis on warehousing,
distribution, inventory management, demand or supply planning, customer
logistics, and cost-to-serve optimization.
Demonstrated analytical, business process and problem-solving experience with
the ability to assess complex systems and identify root causes and
high-impact opportunities
Prior experience engaging cross-functional teams designed to identify
analytical and savings efficiencies and design solutions.
Skills:
A relationship builder with the ability to lead without immediate oversight
Self-starter who thrives working independently and as part of a team in a
fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment, and who can be
comfortable with ambiguity, broad scope and dynamic priorities
Creative and innovative thinker with proven ability to drive results who can
move from concept to implementation with discipline, clarity, and
accountability
Acts as a business owner, continually seeking margin improvement and
operational efficiencies
Proven organizational and priority setting skills
Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook, and Power BI preferred.
Blue Yonder and D365 experience a plus.
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.
Why Utz?
We believe in taking care of our people. Our benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Employer-matched 401(k)
Profit sharing, bonus plan, employee stock purchase plans
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.