Dairy Category Manager: Growth & Vendor Relations

Trader Joe's; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Joe's in Boston seeks an experienced Category Manager - Dairy to lead the Dairy category vision, drive product value, selection, and vendor relations while managing inventory quality and negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in dairy or grocery, a four-year degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This role is based in our Boston office with an in-office expectation of five days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in dairy, grocery, or non-refrigerated foods.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with vendor partners.

Responsibilities

• Delivering on Trader Joe's Category Vision everyday for the Dairy category while managing product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, negotiations, and inventory quality.
• Partnering with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets.
• Being an expert in dairy category trends, procurement and commodity pricing while offering a WOW! selection of everyday and seasonal dairy products.
• Supporting Buyers to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Collaborating with Product Development to diversify our vendor base and develop broker-free relationships.
• Maintaining a Shopping List of new dairy products and developing and introducing them in a persuasive and informative manner.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Retail math

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trader Joe's in Boston seeks an experienced Category Manager - Dairy to lead the Dairy category vision, drive product value, selection, and vendor relations while managing inventory quality and negotiations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in dairy or grocery, a four-year degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This role is based in our Boston office with an in-office expectation of five days a week.