Reference #: 5000983231300 Utz Quality Foods is pleased to announce an opportunity for students to join us for a Supply Chain/Logistics Co-op. Students in this role will learn both transportation operations and analytics and have an opportunity to deliver real results to the organization, while gaining valuable industry experience. This Co-Op will roughly run January 2024 through summer break. Students will need availability throughout the designated time period. Key Responsibilities Responsible for tracking all freight through the delivery process. Accountable for all service KPI's; Perform analysis on performance trends. Resolve chronic service and capacity issues; ensure carriers are performing to expectations and maintain corrective action plans for those that are not. Proactively identify problems and swiftly work with senior management to implement the appropriate solution. Evaluate shipments, consolidate loads, and select most cost-effective method of delivery. Be the liaison between the transportation department and other internal departments. Coordinate and review daily routing for improvement opportunities. Work closely with customer service to adjust deliveries when requested by customers. Coordinate schedules for various warehouse and plant shipping and receiving docks. Assist in making deliver appointments to ensure a delivery time is available after a carrier has been assigned a shipment. Work in conjunction with the operations manager to contain rate and accessorial charges. Manage daily delivery programs and suggest updated carrier commitment levels., especially during seasonal and customer peaks. Ensure that the plan is in accordance with all the company's strategies, goals, objectives, and procedures while meeting its financial commitments. Manage the primary activities of the deployment and delivery cycle including, planning (load building and mode/carrier selection), execution (tendering, track trace and scheduling), and reporting (performance to budget, compliance). Spreading Joy Through Food! Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our consumers love, and our customers choose.  Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Golden Flake, Good Health, TGI Friday's, On the Border, Bachman, and Zapp's.  We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to 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 OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come! An 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. Demonstrated analytical, business process and problem-solving experience Prior experience engaging cross-functional teams designed to identify analytical and savings efficiencies and design solutions Self-starter who thrives working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment Creative and innovative thinker Proven organizational and priority-setting skills Proficient in Microsoft programs include Word, Excel and Outlook

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