Inventory Flow and Capacity Planner

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.

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.

• Review and resolve allocation exceptions, including emergencies, shortages, and service‑critical 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 special‑case inbound appointments.
• Ensure alignment between inbound timing, warehouse capacity, and operational readiness, escalating potential capacity risks as needed.
• Support short‑ and long‑term 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 Transportation‑Managed 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 data‑driven decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities, supported by a customer‑focused mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory allocation, replenishment, and flow‑planning processes.
• A detail‑oriented approach with strong organizational, problem‑solving, and risk‑identification skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment and maintain a flexible schedule that supports occasional travel and weekend availability.

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.