Category Manager - Dairy

Who We Are

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 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.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Category Manager - Dairy who is searching to do what they'll love! The role is based in our office in Boston, MA and has an in-office expectation of 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on Trader Joe's Category Vision everyday for the Dairy category while also being responsible for product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, negotiations, and inventory quality.
• Partner with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets.
• Be an expert in dairy category trends, procurement and commodity pricing while offering a WOW! selection of everyday and seasonal dairy products.
• Support Buyer(s) to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Manage vendors and the dairy supply chain to deliver Value on an ongoing basis and stays informed about commodity costs, production capacity, ensuring that vendors deliver on their negotiated agreements and product quality while demonstrating integrity in dealings and ensuring their allegiance is to Trader Joe's customers.
• Collaborate with Product Development to diversify our vendor base and develops broker-free relationships.
• Maintain a Shopping List of new dairy products needed to make the Category a WOW! while also developing and introducing new dairy products in a persuasive and informative manner.
• Work collaboratively with other departments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in dairy, grocery, or non-refrigerated foods.
• A four year college degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Vast knowledge of Dairy products, commodity markets, and product development.
• Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders including expert negotiation skills with a focus on building respectful relationships with our vendor partners.
• Experience in buying and sourcing of new food products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals and partnering with larger Product teams.
• The ability to stay organized amid a fast-paced and changing retail environment while juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the smallest details.
• Demonstrated integrity in everything they do.

Qualifications

The Category Manager - Dairy must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Skills

Vast knowledge of Dairy products, commodity markets, and product development. Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders including expert negotiation skills with a focus on building respectful relationships with our vendor partners. Experience in buying and sourcing of new food products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals and partnering with larger Product teams. The ability to stay organized amid a fast-paced and changing retail environment while juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the smallest details. Demonstrated integrity in everything they do.

Benefits

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