Buyer - Deli

Trader Joe's Co

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$71,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Bidding, Business Administration, Category Management, Communication Skills, Consumer Packaged Goods, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Detail Oriented, Grocery Stores, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Logistics, Market Trend Analysis, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Perishable Foods, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales Promotions, Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
5 days ago

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Buyer - Deli

Location:

#1 - 160 Federal St. 12th Floor

Job Location City

Boston

Job Location State

Massachusetts

Job Location Zip Code

02110

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 almost 600 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.

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 for our Deli categories 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 for Deli has at least 3 years of inventory and vendor management experience specifically in perishables, short shelf life 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.
  • Monitoring emerging category and consumer trends to proactively adjust replenishment strategies, ensuring inventory levels align with demand shifts and prevent over/under stocking.
  • 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 grocery, consumables and/or CPG with a focus in perishables and short shelf life products preferred.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.
  • Extensive experience in perishable food buying with a track record of managing short shelf life, high-velocity items, and time-sensitive replenishment decisions.
  • 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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About the Company

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Trader Joe's Co

Where can you find a career that gives you upward mobility, encourages fun in your working environment and enables you to earn a boatload of money?

Trader Joe's

With over 460 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be.   That means that there are a lot of growth opportunities for our Crew. You can be part of our grassroots success story.

Are you an upbeat, outgoing individual motivated by challenges, who enjoys working with an educated, eclectic team? Do you have a good sense of humor and a strong customer orientation? If you answered yes to these questions, we might have a fit!

So how do you benefit?

Make an impact on people, product, and sales!

We're talking about a chance to make a difference, not just be another cog in the wheel. Trader Joe's is a company that has achieved remarkable success by celebrating individual style, creative ideas, and initiative. Energetic, friendly personalities blossom in this flexible atmosphere.

Earn an impressive living for hard work with a smile!

Our Captains (store managers) are very well compensated, earning in the top 5% of household incomes in the US. We value hard work, fun, and determination for success. To show we mean business, we review our Crew Members quarterly at which time they become eligible for yet another pay increase.

Enjoy great benefits

We offer comprehensive health, disability and life insurance plans for both you and your dependents. We also offer an excellent retirement plan into which we contribute an amount equal to 15.4 percent of your salary each year! Finally, a generous paid time off policy allows you to choose when to take time off for vacation and sick days.

Be Captain of your own ship

We think that as you navigate through your career, you should make decisions about your unique product mix, creative in-store displays, and best practices for your location. Employee autonomy at every level is a staple of Trader Joe's. Allow us to introduce ourselves...

To date, Trader Joe's celebrates almost 50 years of consistent growth and profit in the food and beverage industry. We're an extremely profitable company, and we have no debt. Because Trader Joe's remains private, we aren't beholden to the quarterly demands of stockholders, freeing us to address both short and long-term growth issues and, most importantly, control our own destiny. Trader Joe's is family-owned. We have personally funded our own expansion to almost 300 stores in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri, Michigan, Delaware, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. All stores are company operated - no franchises! - and we promote from within.. In 2004, over 1000 promotions were made internally. Our reputation on the street is that we're a cool company, and you'll find that eyes light up when people hear you work at Trader Joe's.

The Crew:

Our Crew (in-store personnel) is well-trained, knowledgeable, friendly and fundamental to our success. We're a non-union company; we've maintained this position by offering a great compensation package, a comfortable workplace and open communication. Trader Joe's people are true ";foodies"; who enjoy working in a team environment. The Crew tastes our items so they can share their opinions with others. We like our customers to be engaged in the Trader Joe's experience, and our people play an integral part in making that happen.

We have achieved tremendous success throughout the past five decades through an innovative approach to our business and our customers. The atmosphere in our stores is different from the typical retail experience. Our employees sport Hawaiian shirts as uniform. Maritime bell signals replace intrusive loud speakers. The decor is early Beach Boys meets Captain Courageous (including "Crew members" as staff and, you guessed it, the "Captain" as Manager).

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
FOUNDED
2008
WEBSITE
http://www.traderjoes.com