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Trader Joe's

Category Manager - Coffee

Monrovia, CA

$120K - $145K/yr

Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores nationwide (and ... Do you have experience in the coffee industry, doing coffee green bean procurement, coffee roasting ...

Trader Joe's

Category Manager - Coffee

Monrovia, CA · On-site

Who are we? Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores ... Do you have experience in the coffee industry, doing coffee green bean procurement, coffee roasting ...

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... of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage ... Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Nuts, the Nuts Trader will be primarily ...

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COFFEE BAR ATTENDANT

Aspen, CO · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Ultimately, your contribution will help foster customer loyalty and support the overall success of the coffee bar within the retail trade industry. Minimum Qualifications: * Previous experience in a ...

GORSUCH, LTD.

COFFEE BAR ATTENDANT

Vail, CO · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Ultimately, your contribution will help foster customer loyalty and support the overall success of the coffee bar within the retail trade industry. Minimum Qualifications: * Previous experience in a ...

OFI

Dairy Trader

Fresno, CA

$116K - $154K/yr

... attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food ... The role blends market analysis, risk management, trade execution, and strategic commercial ...

OFI

Dairy Trader

Chicago, IL

$116K - $154K/yr

... attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food ... The role blends market analysis, risk management, trade execution, and strategic commercial ...

Exit 11 Coffee

Barista - Craft Coffee

Manchester, MO

$20 - $25/hr

Interest in learning a trade and growing in skill over time What This Is Not * Not a slow café ... Prior coffee experience is not required -- willingness to learn and care about quality is.

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Trade Execution Associate - Green Coffee

Miami, FL · Hybrid

$65K - $85K/yr

The Trade Execution Associate - Green Coffee will coordinate the booking and pricing of green coffee contracts from our network of suppliers to clients. The job will require someone who is analytical ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for coffee trader in the United States is $96,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Coffee Trader buys and sells coffee beans in international or domestic markets, working with producers, importers, and roasters to negotiate prices and manage logistics. They analyze market trends, monitor supply and demand, and mitigate risks associated with price fluctuations. Coffee Traders may also ensure quality control, manage contracts, and develop relationships with suppliers and buyers to optimize profitability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Coffee Trader position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coffee Trader, you need strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of global commodity markets, and typically a background in business, finance, or agriculture. Familiarity with trading platforms, risk management software, and certifications like Q Grader or expertise in specialty coffee can be advantageous. Relationship-building, negotiation, and effective communication are decisive soft skills for this role. These abilities are essential for managing complex supply chains, executing profitable trades, and building strong partnerships with producers, buyers, and distributors.

What can I expect from the day-to-day responsibilities of a Coffee Trader?

As a Coffee Trader, your daily activities often involve monitoring market trends, negotiating contracts, evaluating and selecting suppliers, and managing logistics to ensure timely deliveries. You’ll work closely with growers, exporters, roasters, and logistics partners to balance price, quality, and availability. The role typically combines time in the office analyzing market data, with client meetings and occasional travel to origin countries for sourcing or relationship management. Staying up-to-date on global events and changing industry regulations is also a significant part of the job. Success in this position requires adaptability, strong commercial acumen, and proactive communication with all stakeholders.

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Category Manager - Coffee

Category Manager - Coffee

Trader Joe's

Monrovia, CA

$120K - $145K/yr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Trader Joe's rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 711 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 114 rated grocery stores

Job description

Location:

#0 - 800 South Shamrock Ave.

Job Location City

Monrovia

Job Location State

California

Job Location Zip Code

91016

Job Type:

Office Exempt

Starting Pay Rate:

$120,000 - $145,000 / year
Who are we? 

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.

What do we do?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's?  Then, maybe you'll love working with us.  We are looking for an experienced Category Manager, Coffee who is searching to do what they'll love, bring their Coffee expertise to Trader Joe's stores!  Do you have experience in the coffee industry, doing coffee green bean procurement, coffee roasting, and product development in coffee? 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 Category Manager, Coffee has at least 6 years of experience in the coffee industry and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept.  A Bachelor's Degree 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 Category Manager is responsible for:
  • 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.
The Category Manager has:
  • 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.
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 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.

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