Buyer

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With 579 stores nationwide (and growing), 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.

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 replenishment buying, allocation planning, or inventory management? 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 two years of buying experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. In this role, you will work with vendors and our internal teams to maintain efficient product flow from vendors to warehouses to stores! A successful candidate for this position will have excellent time management, outstanding problem-solving, and strong analytical skills. This role is based in our office in Boston, MA.

The Buyer is responsible for:

• Managing inventory levels [i.e. Weeks of Supply] at each Distribution Center, and working with vendors to ensure we have enough fresh inventory to support our stores.
• Working with Category and Buying Managers in planning and projecting the expected needs of our store locations.
• Maintaining weekly fill rates to ensure our stores receive the volumes they need to support their customers.
• Managing and communicating out-of-stock positions or other product updates within the category.
• Listening and taking feedback from our customers and crew members about the category.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to resolve any shipment or cost discrepancies.

• At least 2 years of replenishment buying experience: grocery stores, wholesalers, or distributors.
• Strong negotiating skills and comes with prior vendor management experience.
• The ability to use feedback to research issues.
• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

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?