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Category Buyer, Korean Market

Weee!, Santa Fe Springs, California, United States, 90670

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Santa Fe Springs, California, United States 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 Santa Fe Springs, CA About the Role: Weee! is seeking a Category Buyer for the Korean Market. This role is ideal for someone with passion for food and a deep understanding of Korean culture. The Category Buyer will source products, build assortments to optimize performance, enhance profitability, and drive growth within the Korean 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: ? Executing merchandising strategies for the Korean category under the guidance of the Sr Category Manager to optimize sales and profitability. ? Source and curate the Korean 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 Korean 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 Korean dialects. ? Prepare and present weekly performance reports on sales, margins, product availability, and other key metrics.

Key Qualifications: ? Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of Merchandising work experience ? Native in Korean and Fluent in English (verbal and written) ? Proven experience in category buying, preferably in food retail or Korean product categories Passion for food and a deep understanding of Korean culture, food, and the nuances within Korean communities in the U.S. Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools ? Experience in conducting market research is a plus Familiarity with ERP systems or internal merchandising tools is a plus Experience working in a multicultural or bilingual business environment 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 $72,000-87,500 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. Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcomingall 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 atapplicantaccommodation@sayweee.com . Interested in building your career at Weee! Inc? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job

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