Category Buyer-Japanese Market

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. As a Category Buyer for our Japanese Market , you are responsible for managing the buying of compelling assortments for our customers at Weee. It’s your job to effectively develop a suite of products – determining competitive pricing and analyzing marketplace trends to identify new opportunities for the future and which assortments to transition if they are past their prime – ensuring business plans are a “win-win” for our customers and Weee. Creativity and agility will be paramount as you identify retail trends and synthesize information and partnerships across multiple cross-functional touchpoints – providing forecasts and business solutions in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment. Your job is to bring the “art” to the “science” – using your intuition and expertise fueled by data, analytics, and, above all, a passion for helping our customers get high-quality products and live better. Responsibilities: Drives revenue growth and maximizes profitability through effective sales and margin management Develops and implements strategic direction for multiple product categories Drives sales and gross profit through the optimization product assortment Oversees promotion strategy for West Coast regions aligning with broader company objectives Communicates with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues including receiving or inventory management Handles PPS/vendor deal uploads to ensure data accuracy Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity Supports cross-channel and company initiatives to achieve global strategic multi-channel plans Key Qualifications: Passionate about food and always on radar for new and exciting products 3 years of proven experience in merchandising, forecasting and product selection Industry background required, with experience in margin management to meet category objectives Proven ability in managing and creating new categories of business in an a competitive environment Experience in managing inventory, vendor deals and promotion Bachelor’s degree or higher Familiarity with market research, data analysis and forecasting techniques Experience in developing strong business relationships with vendors and industry leaders Bilingual in Japanese preferred 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- $80,000 This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job-related skills, experience and work locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements. For more jobs and to find out more about Weee, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers 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 applicantaccommodationsayweee.com. Softbank Vision Funds