Dairy Category Manager: Vision, Sourcing & Vendors

Trader Joe's; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Joe's in Monrovia, CA seeks an experienced Category Manager - Dairy to own the dairy category vision, optimize product value, and lead vendor negotiations. You will drive selection, manage inventory quality, and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Buyers to hit sales, margins, and fulfillment targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in dairy or related foods, a four-year degree, and strong negotiation and communication skills to maintain vendor partnerships

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in dairy, grocery, or non-refrigerated foods.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on Trader Joe's Category Vision for the Dairy category, including product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, negotiations, and inventory quality.
• Collaborate with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit targets.
• Be an expert in dairy trends, procurement and commodity pricing, and offer a WOW! dairy selection.
• Support Buyers to achieve fulfillment goals like fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality.
• Manage dairy vendors and supply chain, monitor commodity costs and production capacity, and ensure negotiated agreements are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with Product Development to diversify the vendor base and reduce broker dependence.
• Maintain a shopping list of new dairy products and introduce them effectively.
• Work with other departments to achieve objectives.

Skills

Dairy category knowledge

Vendor relations

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Retail math

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trader Joe's in Monrovia, CA seeks an experienced Category Manager - Dairy to own the dairy category vision, optimize product value, and lead vendor negotiations. You will drive selection, manage inventory quality, and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Buyers to hit sales, margins, and fulfillment targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in dairy or related foods, a four-year degree, and strong negotiation and communication skills to maintain vendor partnerships