Alcohol Buyer

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 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 Alcohol Buyer who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in vendor relationships, inventory management and replenishment strategies specifically for Beer, Wine and Spirits? 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 Alcohol Buyer has at least 3 years of inventory, alcohol regulations and vendor management experience within and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Logistics is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA and we have an in office expectation of 5 days a week.

The Alcohol Buyer is responsible for:

• Forecasting store demand for each SKU/DC combination to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure seasonal and new product launches are supported with sufficient inventory.
• Monitoring inventory levels category wide and adjust replenishment plans based on sales trends and promotional activity.
• Collaborating with vendors to secure consistent product supply through placing purchase orders and manage lead times and timely deliveries effectively to avoid stock outs or overstock situations.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships while leading competitive bidding processes and collaborating with Category Managers on contract, pricing, and terms negotiations to ensure quality, reliability, and optimized cost and value.
• Partnering with vendors on cross-dock and zero-inventory programs to meet store fill rate targets.
• Maintaining accurate product and vendor data in our internal supply chain systems.
• Communicating proactively with stores and internal teams regarding product availability and supply issues.
• Stay up to date on federal, state and local alcohol regulations and ensure compliance with licensing rules and audit requirements.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• At least 3 years of experience in replenishment, buying, or inventory management within an Alcohol related supplier, distributor or retailer with a deep knowledge of beer, wine or spirits and consumer segments.
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting and inventory planning with the ability to buy based on distributor lead times, inventory constraints and seasonality of products.
• Proven negotiating experience and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local alcohol regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of replenishment systems and supply chain processes with a customer-focused mindset.
• A detail oriented-approach with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment, supported by a flexible schedule that accommodates occasional travel and weekend availability.

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 favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?