Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner

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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:

$71,000 - $100,000 / year
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?

Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in allocations? 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 Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner has at least 3 years of inventory planning, flow management or supply chain operations experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration 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 Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner is responsible for:
  • 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..
The Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner has:
  • 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.
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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