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Weee! Overview 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 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 Milpitas, CA
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Sr. Regional Buyer , you will be responsible for planning and replenishing items based on sales history and forecasts to satisfy customer demand in the region. You will source the favorite produce for our customers. You will have the opportunity to flex your negotiation and strategic planning skills to drive the growth and success of our produce category. 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 produce and live better. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the Regional Merchandising Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive category growth Identify customer preferences and forecast customer trends across target ethnicities, introducing produce offerings that resonate with local customers Lead the produce assortment strategy in collaboration with the Ethnic team, sourcing culturally relevant “must-have” items tailored to Latino customer preference within the Bay Area region Lead produce quality and customer experience initiatives by reviewing refund trends, resolving item-specific quality issues, and improving overall freshness and consistency for produce in the cold storage environment Foster trust and relationships with strategic vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services; managing vendor performances Partner with Central produce team to drive sales plan for fruits, in both promo price & base price Analyze and balance inventory levels and logistics progress to optimize the availability and safety stock levels while minimizing risk of stock out Conduct market research on assortment and pricing Assist in preparing necessary reports and documentations Qualifications 5+ years of experience in grocery category management, at least 3+ years in produce Proven experience as a Procurement Planner, Purchasing Specialist, Supply Chain Specialist, or similar role Working knowledge of MS Office, Tableau Must be able to act independently since the position is the main point of contact for order fulfillment with vendors Passion for produce and eagerness to learn more about the industry, and different cultures Comfortable working in cold storage environment and conducting in-warehouse product inspection and quality checks Comfortable addressing urgent business situations as they arise, including on weekends Nice To Have BS/BA in Business Analytics, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred Ecommerce experience Working knowledge of relational databases, and ERP systems 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 $85,000 - $100,000 This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements. Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability 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 applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com. For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Weee! by 2x Get notified about new Senior Buyer jobs in Milpitas, CA.
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Weee! Overview 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 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 Milpitas, CA
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Sr. Regional Buyer , you will be responsible for planning and replenishing items based on sales history and forecasts to satisfy customer demand in the region. You will source the favorite produce for our customers. You will have the opportunity to flex your negotiation and strategic planning skills to drive the growth and success of our produce category. 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 produce and live better. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the Regional Merchandising Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive category growth Identify customer preferences and forecast customer trends across target ethnicities, introducing produce offerings that resonate with local customers Lead the produce assortment strategy in collaboration with the Ethnic team, sourcing culturally relevant “must-have” items tailored to Latino customer preference within the Bay Area region Lead produce quality and customer experience initiatives by reviewing refund trends, resolving item-specific quality issues, and improving overall freshness and consistency for produce in the cold storage environment Foster trust and relationships with strategic vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services; managing vendor performances Partner with Central produce team to drive sales plan for fruits, in both promo price & base price Analyze and balance inventory levels and logistics progress to optimize the availability and safety stock levels while minimizing risk of stock out Conduct market research on assortment and pricing Assist in preparing necessary reports and documentations Qualifications 5+ years of experience in grocery category management, at least 3+ years in produce Proven experience as a Procurement Planner, Purchasing Specialist, Supply Chain Specialist, or similar role Working knowledge of MS Office, Tableau Must be able to act independently since the position is the main point of contact for order fulfillment with vendors Passion for produce and eagerness to learn more about the industry, and different cultures Comfortable working in cold storage environment and conducting in-warehouse product inspection and quality checks Comfortable addressing urgent business situations as they arise, including on weekends Nice To Have BS/BA in Business Analytics, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred Ecommerce experience Working knowledge of relational databases, and ERP systems 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 $85,000 - $100,000 This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements. Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability 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 applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com. For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Weee! by 2x Get notified about new Senior Buyer jobs in Milpitas, CA.
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