Associate Category Supervisor

Who are we? Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With almost 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? If you enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's, you'll love working with us. We are on the hunt for an experienced Associate Category Supervisor who is eager to turn their passion into a career! Do you have expertise in category management, vendor relations, and merchandising? Is food your passion? If the answer is yes, keep reading! This could be the role you've been waiting for! At Trader Joe's, the work environment is unlike any other. We're looking for a dedicated Associate Category Supervisor with at least 3 years of experience who is a genuine fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred, and this role is based in our office in Boston, MA, with an in-office expectation of 5 days a week. The Associate Category Supervisor will be responsible for: Collaborating with Category Managers and Senior Category Managers to achieve sales, margin, SKU count, and sales dollar/unit minimum targets, while providing essential support in daily tasks and projects. Enhancing the category through product assortment, understanding vendor capabilities, and analyzing category trends, while curating a diverse range of products to meet the evolving preferences of Trader Joe's customers. Working with Product Developers to diversify Trader Joe's vendor base and fostering strong vendor relationships to expand product offerings. Assisting with subcategory reviews and making recommendations for improvement based on category and sales performance. Partnering with Marketing, Operations, and Finance departments to ensure seamless execution of category plans and helping to plan and execute marketing features for all products, including New and Limited items. Supporting the Supply Chain team to meet fulfillment goals such as fill-rates, inventory quality, and TOS. Working collaboratively across departments to enhance overall operations. The ideal candidate for Associate Category Supervisor will have: A Bachelor's degree and three years of experience working as a Buyer, Category Manager, or in Merchandising within a Retail organization, preferably in CPG or Grocery. Experience in buying and sourcing new products while building strong relationships with both new and existing vendors. Strong negotiation skills. Preferred experience with perishables. Excellent communication and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a comfort with retail-based mathematics. We want to hear from you! Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, please submit your resume along with a cover letter. In your cover letter, kindly answer the following questions: What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why? What makes you uniquely qualified for this position? Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.

Created: 2026-03-11