Strategic Produce Buyer & Supply Planner

Trader Joe's; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Joe's is seeking an experienced Produce Buyer to join our team, with the role based in either Monrovia, CA, or Boston, MA. The work week is Sunday through Thursday, focusing on efficient produce flow from vendors to warehouses to stores.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in produce buying, strong vendor negotiations, and excellent Excel skills, delivering data-driven decisions and reliable product availability.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of produce buying experience in grocery, wholesale, or distribution.
• Strong negotiation skills and prior vendor management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and direct weekly purchase orders to guarantee timely produce arrivals to warehouses and stores.
• Communicate out-of-stock positions and product updates within the Produce category.
• Manage Just-in-Time and Cross-Dock supply at each warehouse.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to plan and project store needs and marketing.
• Maintain weekly fill rates to ensure stores receive necessary volumes.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve shipment or cost discrepancies.
• Incorporate customer and crew feedback into category improvements.

Skills

Produce buying experience

Vendor management

Negotiation

Customer feedback analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

Trader Joe's is seeking an experienced Produce Buyer to join our team, with the role based in either Monrovia, CA, or Boston, MA. The work week is Sunday through Thursday, focusing on efficient produce flow from vendors to warehouses to stores.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in produce buying, strong vendor negotiations, and excellent Excel skills, delivering data-driven decisions and reliable product availability.