Regional Buyer 2
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience in grocery or perishables buying, including vendor negotiation.
- Knowledge of product quality standards and supply chain dynamics.
- Hands-on experience with vendor negotiation and inventory management.
- Strong Excel and procurement-tool skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and relational databases.
- Source seasonal and year-round products locally using customer preference data and trend forecasts to identify standout assortment items.
- Research competitors' assortment, pricing, and promotions to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Build long-term vendor partnerships that secure competitive pricing, better terms, consistent quality, and reliable supply.
- Monitor vendor performance at the regional level through scorecards.
- Define purchase-order strategies with the Regional Merchandising Manager in alignment with business goals.
- Plan orders and replenishment from sales history and forecasts, considering inventory levels, logistics lead times, and supply constraints to prevent stockouts and overstock.
- Build a forward-looking promotional and inventory flow plan based on seasonality, vendor supply, and market insights.
- Partner with Warehouse on product inspection, quality assurance, and cold-storage standards to reduce spoilage and defects.
- Work with Customer Service, Central Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve inventory, quality, and customer issues.
- Track weekly revenue, margin, product availability, and other KPIs, and use insights for continuous improvement.
- Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, including P&L impact, inventory projections, and vendor scorecards.
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.
- Experience with Asian grocery categories.
- Experience in a multicultural or bilingual business environment; fluency in Mandarin or Spanish.
- Food Safety Certification.
- Familiarity with internal merchandising tools.
About the company
Weee! is an online marketplace that serves Asian and Hispanic communities in North America by offering a wide range of groceries, snacks, beverages, cosmetics, and health items sourced from countries like China, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. Customers shop via the website or mobile apps on iOS and Android, place orders, and receive free delivery with no extra fees. The company differentiates itself by direct sourcing from international suppliers and a focus on authentic ethnic products, supported by dedicated delivery and customer service teams to ensure timely, friendly service. The goal is to become the leading online destination for ethnic groceries, supporting multicultural communities and enabling easy access to high-quality, authentic foods at no added delivery cost, driving growth in the ethnic grocery market.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$835.1M
Headquarters
Fremont, California
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Weee! launched SNAP/EBT acceptance in April 2025, expanding eligible demand immediately.
- Ramen Raijin launched on Weee! in California, then expanded to Los Angeles and New York.
- Partnerships page updates in July 2026 show active brand onboarding and assortment growth.
What critics are saying
- Massachusetts settled $865,000 in May 2025 over worker misclassification and sick-time violations.
- The February 2023 data breach still fuels litigation, inviting future state claims.
- A 2026 Blind tracker reported 199 rumored layoffs, signaling cash pressure and operational strain.
What makes Weee! unique
- Weee! dominates Asian and Hispanic groceries, a niche incumbents ignore.
- The 2025 SNAP/EBT launch through Forage widened access for price-sensitive households.
- Its marketplace plus cold-chain delivery supports authentic imports competitors rarely stock.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Phone/Internet Stipend
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus