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Trader Joe's • Monrovia, CA • 5h ago

Buyer

Location:

0 - 800 South Shamrock Ave.

Job Location City

Monrovia

Job Location State

California

Job Location Zip Code

91016

Job Type:

Office Exempt

Starting Pay Rate:

$71,000 - $100,000 / year

Who are we?

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores nationwide (andgrowing), we are the place to be. Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both. We love being your first and favorite place to shop.

What do we do?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Buyer who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in vendor relationships, inventory management and replenishment strategies? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!

Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified Buyer has at least 3 years of inventory and vendor management experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Logistics is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA and we have an in office expectation of 5 days a week.

The Buyer is responsible for:

Forecasting store demand for each SKU/DC combination to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure seasonal and new product launches are supported with sufficient inventory.

Monitoring inventory levels category wide and adjust replenishment plans based on sales trends and promotional activity.

Collaborating with vendors to secure consistent product supply through placing purchase orders and manage lead times and timely deliveries effectively to avoid stock outs or overstock situations.

Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships while leading competitive bidding processes and collaborating with Category Managers on contract, pricing, and terms negotiations to ensure quality, reliability, and optimized cost and value.

Partnering with vendors on cross-dock and zero-inventory programs to meet store fill rate targets.

Maintaining accurate product and vendor data in our internal supply chain systems.

Communicating proactively with stores and internal teams regarding product availability and supply issues.

Working collaboratively with other departments.

The Buyer has:

At least 3 years of experience in replenishment, buying, or inventory management within a retail, grocery, alcohol, or produce environments preferred.

A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting and inventory planning.

Proven negotiating experience and vendor management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong vendor relationships.

Knowledge of replenishment systems and supply chain processes with a customer-focused mindset.

A detail oriented-approach with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, supported by a flexible schedule that accommodates occasional travel and weekend availability.

We want to hear from you!

We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter. When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:

What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?

What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.

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