Produce Buyer

About the role

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 630 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 Produce Buyer who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in Produce Buying or allocation? Do you love food, especially fruits and vegetables? 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 Produce 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.

Responsibilities

• Creating, managing, and directing purchase orders every week to guarantee the timely arrival of produce to all warehouse locations.
• Managing and communicating out-of-stock positions or other product updates within the Produce category.
• Managing Just-in-Time and Cross-Dock supply effectively at each warehouse.
• Working with Category Managers in planning and projecting the expected needs of our store locations and marketing.
• Maintaining weekly fill rates to ensure our stores receive the volumes they need to support their customers.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to resolve any shipment or cost discrepancies.
• Listening and taking feedback from our customers and crew members about the Produce category.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of produce buying experience: grocery stores, produce wholesalers, produce distributors, or growers.
• Strong negotiation skills and prior vendor management experience.
• Uses feedback to research issues, understands customer preferences, and stays ahead of concerns with Category Managers.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and especially Excel.

Schedule

This role may be based in either our Monrovia, CA, or Boston, MA, office, and the work week is Sunday – Thursday.