Trader Joes Jobs in Usa

Who are we?

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With 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.

What do we do?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Nutrition Labeling & Regulatory Specialist who is searching to do what they'll love - ensuring Trader Joe's product labels are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements! Do you have experience in food industry labeling? 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 candidate has at least 2 years of food industry labeling experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Food Science is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Boston, MA.

The Nutrition Labeling & Regulatory Specialist is responsible for:

• Review and approval of ingredient, nutrition labeling and regulatory information for compliance with Federal labeling and policy regulations (FDA, USDA), other regulatory entities (Organic certifiers, Kosher, etc.) and Trader Joe's private label expectations.
• Technical reviews of product specifications, nutrition facts, ingredient and allergen statements, and packaging artwork.
• Supporting Category Managers/Product Developers in product development work. This includes providing recommendations on potential labeling issues (based on scientific, technical literature, and policy reviews) and providing resolution and/or offer suggestions when working on new product labels or product reformulations/revisions.
• Working with Category Managers/Product Developers and vendors to quickly address and revise any incorrect documentation.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal and external teams to manage multiple projects and maintain focus on improving time-to-market for product-related projects and business priorities.
• Reviewing artwork/packaging before finalizing to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance and to make sure the information is consistent with Trader Joe's brand standards.
• Working with Trader Joe's Design team to proactively address issues affecting product labeling.
• Working with Trader Joe's Food Safety/QC team to address any issues related to allergen labeling.
• Remaining current on Food Law, Nutrition Labeling Regulations, and nutrition trends.
• Working with internal teams to update and maintain product portal databases and other documentation critical to ensuring Trader Joe's brand standards are being met.
• Supporting the Customer Relations team in responding to technical nutrition and science-based customer and store inquiries.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

The qualified candidate is:

• Able to translate technical information into audience appropriate summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, organization, verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Food Science; Registered Dietitian or Masters preferred.
• 2+ years of food industry labeling experience in FDA and USDA food laws and regulatory requirements of packaged products.

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 experience with food industry labeling in FDA and USDA food laws and regulatory requirements for packaged products.
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.

• Driving effective and efficient lease negotiation processes for new stores, relocations, and expansions with outside counsel and represent Trader Joe's business perspective during negotiations.
• Communicating status of legal documents and negotiating with all relevant parties and coordinate with Vice President of Real Estate and other respective team members on business issues that arise.
• Supporting the lease administration team in review/interpretation of leases, waivers, SNDAs, estoppels, REAs, CC&Rs, and other legal documents.
• Reviewing executed agreements to identify applicable terms in response to inquiries about contract content, including contractual obligations, term, termination rights and disputes.
• Responsible for internal management of tracking real estate contracts, including lease contingencies.
• Managing and supporting the Real Estate and Construction team in handling major store issues in a timely manner.

• Experienced real estate professional with a demonstrated work history in the retail sector (minimum 7 years). Experience or degree in Real Estate Law a plus.
• Ability to read, draft, and easily communicate legal information from leases and related documents.
• Strong communication skills, specifically articulating Trader Joe's position during negotiations and conversations with outside parties.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and sense of urgency.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Strong analytical skills with sound business and legal acumen.
• High degree of integrity, especially when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

• How many years of work experience do you have working in the retail sector of real estate?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

• Delivering on Trader Joe's Category Vision everyday for their assigned Category (Coffee) while also being responsible for product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, negotiations, and inventory quality.
• Being an expert on Category trends and seasonality creating a WOW! selection everyday.
• Staying abreast to trends and seasonality within the entire coffee industry while staying informed on commodity coffee costs, differentials, grower and roaster capacity.
• Partnering with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets.
• Managing vendors to deliver Value on an ongoing basis while staying informed about vendor capacity and ensures that vendors deliver on their product quality through QC tasting and store feedback.
• Working with different internal teams from partnering with Product Development to actively diversify our coffee vendor base or supporting our Replenishment Buyers to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Maintaining a Shopping List of needed new products to ensure the Category is exceeding customer's expectations and is able to develop and introduce new coffee products while being knowledgeable about the product, it's relevance to the category and the value it offers.
• Having a deep knowledge of their category and Trader Joe's product diversity.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• At least 5 years of experience in the Coffee industry required and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience in green coffee buying, coffee roasting/production and product development.
• Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders including expert negotiation skills with a focus on building respectful relationships with our vendor partners.
• A comfort with retail-based mathematics and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in buying and sourcing of new food products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals and partnering with larger Product teams.
• The ability to stay organized amid a fast paced and changing retail environment while juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the smallest details.
• Demonstrated integrity in everything they do.

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

• Delivering on Trader Joe's Category Vision everyday for their assigned Category while also being responsible for product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, and inventory quality.
• Being an expert on Category trends and seasonality creating a WOW! selection everyday.
• Developing and launching new items that are compelling and great value.
• Partnering with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets.
• Managing vendors to deliver Value on an ongoing basis while staying informed about vendor capacity and ensures that vendors deliver on their product quality through QC tasting and store feedback.
• Working with different internal teams from partnering with Product Development to actively diversify our vendor base or supporting our Replenishment Buyers to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Maintaining a Shopping List of needed new products to ensure the Category is exceeding customer's expectations.
• Having a deep knowledge of their category and Trader Joe's product diversity.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• At least 7 years of experience as a Category Manager in the food retail industry, with a preference for Grocery and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders including expert negotiation skills with a focus on building respectful relationships with our vendor partners.
• A comfort with retail-based mathematics and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in buying and sourcing of new food products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals and partnering with larger Product teams.
• The ability to stay organized amid a fast paced and changing retail environment while juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the smallest details.
• Demonstrated integrity in everything they do.

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

• Collaborating with Category Managers and Sr. Category Managers to achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets and provides support to Category Management in team in daily tasks and projects.
• Developing category in product assortment, vendor capabilities and category trends and work to curate a diverse range of products that meet the changing needs of Trader Joe's Customers.
• Working with Product Developers to actively diversify Trader Joe's vendor base and develops broker-free relationships while maintaining strong vendor relations to expand product offerings.
• Assisting with Subcategory Reviews and makes recommendations for improvement based on category and sales performance.
• Partnering with departments such as Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans and assists with planning and executing marketing features for all products including New and Limited items.
• Supporting the Supply Chain team to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree and three years experience working as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Merchandising within a Retail organization with a preference for CPG or Grocery.
• Experience buying and sourcing new products while building relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with perishables is preferred
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrates excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required as well as comfort with retail-based mathematics.

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

• 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.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• At least 3 years of experience in replenishment, buying, or inventory management within a retail, grocery, alcohol, or produce environments preferred.
• 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.
• Proven negotiating experience and vendor management skills.
• 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.

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

• Review and resolve allocation exceptions, including emergencies, shortages, and servicecritical issues, while recommending corrective actions such as internal transfers, reallocation, or delivery prioritization.
• Monitor days of supply across assigned categories or warehouses to identify service or freshness risks and maintain accurate visibility for emergency or specialcase inbound appointments.
• Ensure alignment between inbound timing, warehouse capacity, and operational readiness, escalating potential capacity risks as needed.
• Support short and longterm capacity modeling for assigned product groups or warehouse networks.
• Collaborate daily with the Flow & Capacity Planning Manager, Buyers, Inventory COE, Operations, our 3PL, Warehouse, and Transportation teams to maintain seamless execution.
• Partner with our 3PL and the TransportationManaged Vendor Coordinator to align vendor flow performance with allocation strategies and decisions..

• 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, flow management, or supply chain operations.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in capacity modeling, inventory balancing, and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration abilities, supported by a customerfocused mindset
• Advanced knowledge of inventory allocation, replenishment, and flowplanning processes.
• A detailoriented approach with strong organizational, problemsolving, and riskidentification skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment and maintain a flexible schedule that supports occasional travel and weekend availability.

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

• Develop, monitor, and adjust demand models using historical data, seasonal trends, promotional plans, and realtime sales feedback to optimize forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
• Build short and longterm inventory plans that support business objectives, capacity constraints, and service targets across distribution centers.
• Analyze root causes of inventory imbalances and recommend actionable solutions to improve flow, availability, and freshness.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising, our 3PL, Logistics, and other crossfunctional teams to align on forecast adjustments, inventory priorities, and launch readiness for seasonal and new products.
• Maintain accurate forecasting data and inventory metrics in AI planning systems while proactively communicating forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders.

• 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in forecasting tools, advanced Excel modeling, and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems, forecasting methodologies, and broader supply chain strategies.
• A detailoriented approach with strong problemsolving, organizational, and riskidentification skills.
• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration abilities, supported by a customerfocused mindset.
• The ability to thrive in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment and maintain a flexible schedule that supports occasional travel and weekend availability.
• Experience with network modeling tools, preferred but not required.

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

• Overseeing all EDI-related activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure exchange of business documents between internal systems and trading partners while coordinating with stakeholders to set KPI's and track success related to EDI, ASN, and FSMA 204.
• Designing, implementing and maintaining ASN processes to ensure timely visibility of shipments and to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Leading the implementation and ongoing compliance of FSMA 204 requirements, particularly around traceability of food products through electronic records while collaborating with internal teams to align EDI and SASN processes with FSMA 204 standards.
• Monitor EDI transactions, troubleshoot errors, and ensure data integrity and compliance while also being the primary contact for all EDI partners on FSMA 204, EDI matters.
• Staying updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in EDI and food traceability.
• Managing EDI system upgrades, testing, mapping and documentation supporting IT requirements and direction.
• Developing and delivering training to internal stakeholders on EDI best practices, FSMA 204 traceability, and ASN procedures.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience managing EDI operations, preferably in the food, beverage, or regulated industries.
• A strong understanding of FSMA 204 regulations and its impact on supply chain traceability.
• Experience with ASN processes and their integration with ERP and WMS systems.
• Proficiency with EDI standards (e.g. ANSI X12, EDIFACT), mapping tools and transaction sets.
• Project management, analytical and problem solving skills.
• The ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts to a non-technical audience.
• A certification in EDI or supply chain management.

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

• 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.

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

• Preparing general ledger entries, reconciliations for month-end close relating to lease accounting for our stores and providing analysis on fluctuations from the month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
• Preparing month end journal entries and account reconciliations for various accountings including prepaids, accruals, fixed assets and cash while reviewing various accounts to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate periods and record entries as needed.
• Reviewing various expense accounts to categorize spend and provide explanations of large variances on month-over-month or year-over-year basis.
• Performing Cast Disbursement Store audits on a monthly basis to ensure disbursements are recorded appropriately and preparing findings for supervisor review.
• Assisting with fixed asset closing including invoice and expense review to determine if charges should be capitalized based on GAAP and Company policy perspective while analyzing fixed assets for disposals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher required with a concentration in accounting preferred..
• Prior ASC 842 lease accounting and monthly closing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications especially Excel as well as knowledge using SAP.
• The ability to dig into the details, research and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.

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

Join the Crew at Trader Joe's. We're looking for leaders who enjoy helping customers and who can lead teams that create WOW experience for our shoppers. If you:

• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Want to hone your leadership skills
• Learn how a successful brand delivers
• Be part of an amazing growth company
• And have fun at work

We just might be the place for you!

What do we do?

With over 570 stores nationwide (and growing), we are looking for talented leaders to join our Crew.

Our Mates (Assistant Store Managers) lead and develop Crew Members through role-modeling, direction, and support.

As leaders, Mates:

• Work in teams and get to know the Crew.
• Improve the quality of store life.
• Coach others to be their best.
• Model behavior that supports our values.

Other daily responsibilities include:

• Operating the cash register in a fun and efficient manner.
• Bagging groceries with care.
• Stocking shelves and receiving loads.
• Making the store a welcome place for customers and Crew.

Is it you?

To begin your journey and join our Crew as a Mate, we'd want you to have:

• 3+ years of recent retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience
• 2+ years of recent experience at the management or supervisory level
• A high school degree or equivalent
• A history of developing individuals and teams through empowerment and integrity

We can't wait to meet you!

We receive thousands of applications a year and are unfortunately unable to personally get in contact with everyone. WOW us with your experience and cover letter to guarantee a response!

Our Crew Members create a warm and friendly shopping experience in our stores. We answer questions, offer suggestions, and ensure our customers know they are welcomed and cared for. We entertain customers and make grocery shopping an exciting adventure.

Some responsibilities may include:

• Working on teams to accomplish goals
• Operating the cash register in a fun and efficient manner
• Bagging groceries with care
• Stocking shelves
• Creating signage to inform and delight customers
• Helping customers find their favorite products

You'll learn a lot. You're not stuck doing one task here. Each Crew Member contributes to creating a WOW customer experience by participating in all aspects of the job.

If you have experience in art including penmanship, working with chalk, and large signage, that's a plus.

If you have a passion for people and a fervor for food, we'd love to meet you. We can teach you the rest.

Stores have the greatest need for people that can work evenings and weekends.

Trader Joe's is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.