Category Buyer - Caribbean Ethnicity

Weee
US - New Jersey - Clifton
January 11, 2025

About Weee!

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

This role is onsite 5 days a week in Clifton, NJ

About the Role

Weee! is seeking a Category Buyer for the Caribbean Market (Puerto Rican, Dominica, Cuban, etc). This role is ideal for someone with a passion for food and a deep understanding of Caribbean culture. The Category Buyer will work under the Caribbean Market Manager to execute merchandising strategies, sourcing products, and building assortments to optimize performance, enhance profitability, and drive growth within the Caribbean category. This role involves market analysis, vendor negotiations, and inventory management, while working closely with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Implement merchandising strategies for the Caribbean category under the guidance of the Caribbean Market Manager to optimize sales and profitability.
Source and curate the Caribbean product assortment to meet SKU count targets, identifying new hero items, trending products, and growth opportunities.
Conduct regular market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and customer preferences; identify gaps and opportunities in the Caribbean market.
Build and nurture strong vendor relationships to secure optimal pricing and product support.
Review purchase orders and payments, and address operational issues to ensure smooth collaborations with the vendors.
Collaborate with supply chain teams to monitor inventory levels, prevent out-of-stock, and ensure product availability and fulfillment targets.
Work with marketing and regional teams to implement promotional campaigns across regions, driving sales performance.
Refine product titles and keywords to reflect Spanish dialects and cultural nuances of different Caribbean countries.
Prepare and present weekly performance reports on sales, margins, product availability, and other key metrics.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or 4+ years related work experience).
Fluency in both a Spanish dialect of a Caribbean country and English.
Passion for food and a deep understanding of Caribbean culture, food, and the nuances within Caribbean communities in the U.S.
Experience in the retail industry or a similar field is a plus.
Knowledge/ experience in market research and data analysis is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
401k, 4% company match
Equity and Bonus
Vacation, sick and holiday time off
Monthly mobile stipend
Monthly Weee! Points credits
Compensation Range The US base salary range for this full-time position is $68,000-81,000
This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application, please email us at ***.

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