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Trader Joe's • Boston, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Who are we? Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With 540 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 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 Dairy, Health and Beauty Aides, or Household 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:
  • Creating, managing, and directing purchase orders every week to guarantee the timely arrival of products to all warehouse locations.
  • Managing and communicating out-of-stock positions or other product updates within the category they will manage.
  • Managing inventory levels [i.e. Weeks of Supply] at each warehouse.
  • Working with Category and Buying 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.
  • Listening and taking feedback from our customers and crew members about the Deli, Health and Beauty Aides, or Household categories.
  • Working collaboratively with other departments to resolve any shipment or cost discrepancies.
The qualified candidates has:
  • At least 2 years of buying experience: grocery stores, wholesalers, or distributors.
  • Has strong negotiation skills and comes with prior vendor management experience.
  • Uses feedback to research issues.
  • Has a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel..
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 work experience with managing grocery SKU's?
  • 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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