Who are we? Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores ... We are looking for an experienced Associate Category Manager, Dairy who is searching to do what ...
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Who are we? Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores ... We are looking for an experienced Associate Category Manager, Dairy who is searching to do what ...
Associate Category Manager, Dairy
$95K - $110K/yr
Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores nationwide (and ... We are looking for an experienced Associate Category Manager, Dairy who is searching to do what ...
Associate Category Manager, Dairy
$95K - $110K/yr
Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores nationwide (and ... We are looking for an experienced Associate Category Manager, Dairy who is searching to do what ...
Trader Joe's Jobs Information
Do workers at Trader Joe's get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Does Trader Joe's pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
64% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
64% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
At Trader Joe's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
83% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
83% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Trader Joe's?
Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
78% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
78% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Trader Joe's?
Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
96% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
96% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from Trader Joe's affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Trader Joe's?
Most people get paid time off work.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 54% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers at Trader Joe's worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do Trader Joe's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
85% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
85% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it for Trader Joe's workers to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
74% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
74% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Trader Joe's?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
84% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do Trader Joe's managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do jobs at Trader Joe's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 167 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Trader Joe's?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Is a Trader Joe's job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at Trader Joe's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
93% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
93% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Trader Joe's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do people at Trader Joe's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Trader Joe's?
Some people feel stressed out here.
48% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
48% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do people at Trader Joe's enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do people at Trader Joe's recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
71% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Trader Joe's?
Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Trader Joe's?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 74% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
In the last year, 74% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do people think Trader Joe's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
57% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
57% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Trader Joe's is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
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Trader Joe's rating
8.6
Based on 726 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
2nd of 121 rated grocery stores
Job description
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 Associate Category Manager, Dairy who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in category curation, vendor negotiation and management, and merchandising? 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 Associate Category Manager, Dairy has at least 3 years of experience 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 Associate Category Manager, Dairy is responsible for:
The Associate Category Manager, Dairy has:
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:
Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.
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 Associate Category Manager, Dairy who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in category curation, vendor negotiation and management, and merchandising? 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 Associate Category Manager, Dairy has at least 3 years of experience 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 Associate Category Manager, Dairy is responsible for:
- 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 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.
- Staying abreast to trends and seasonality within the Dairy industry while staying informed on commodity Dairy costs, available supply, and vendor capacity.
- 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.
The Associate Category Manager, Dairy has:
- A Bachelor's degree and three years experience working as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Merchandising within a Retail organization with a preference for direct responsibility of Dairy or CPG.
- Experience directly related to Dairy production and quality processes preferred.
- Experience buying and sourcing new products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals, and partnering with large product teams while building relationships with new and existing vendors within the Dairy industry.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrates excellent time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required as well as comfort with retail-based mathematics.
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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About Trader Joe's
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Industry
Warehousing and storage
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Monrovia, CA, US
Year founded
1967