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Full-Time

Inventory Control and Quality Assurance Specialist

Updated on 10/8/2024

Weee!

Weee!

501-1,000 employees

Online marketplace for Asian and Hispanic groceries

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$19.5 - $23Hourly

+ Bonus + Incentives + Benefits

Entry, Junior

Tampa, FL, USA

Requires 5 days onsite.

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Experience in warehouse, logistics or manufacturing preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 5 days onsite
  • Experience with warehouse operations or WMS systems preferred
  • Experience in reporting and analyzing operational performance in order to implement recommendations
  • Proven track record of driving continuous improvement
  • Experience in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions and implementing recommendations
  • Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
  • Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
Responsibilities
  • Monitor and improve inventory accuracy and ensure inventory count completeness
  • Oversee physical inventories, cycle counts, and audit reconciliations
  • Investigate customer complaint cases related to inventory variances by reviewing the customer system on missing items or collaborating with the Quality team on any damaged/expired items.
  • Identify inventory discrepancies, analyze  root causes and make recommendations on process improvements for inventory accuracy
  • Analyze shrinkage reasons and recommend shrinkage reduction solutions
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g. receiving, merchandising, customer service, etc.) to resolve inventory issues.
  • Monitor inventory key metrics and provide accurate and comprehensive inventory performance reports.

Weee! is an online grocery platform that specializes in providing Asian and Hispanic groceries to customers in North America. The platform allows users to shop for a wide range of products, including snacks, beverages, cosmetics, and health items, sourced from various countries such as China, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. Customers can access the service through a website or mobile apps available on iOS and Android. Weee! stands out from its competitors by offering free delivery and no additional fees, making it an attractive option for price-sensitive shoppers. The company focuses on sourcing high-quality and fresh products directly from suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing. Weee! aims to enhance the shopping experience with dedicated delivery and customer service teams, positioning itself for growth in the ethnic grocery market.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$863.9M

Headquarters

Fremont, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Weee!'s recent $425 million Series E funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 positions it for significant growth and market expansion.
  • The company's customer base is rapidly growing, with a 150% increase in monthly active users year over year, indicating strong market demand.
  • Partnerships with brands like Everyday People Coffee & Tea enhance product diversity and customer appeal.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of the e-grocery market is fierce, with giants like Amazon and Walmart potentially eroding Weee!'s market share.
  • Maintaining the promise of zero fees and free delivery could strain financial resources, especially as the company scales.

What makes Weee! unique

  • Weee! focuses exclusively on Asian and Hispanic groceries, a niche market underserved by major e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart.
  • The company offers zero fees and free delivery, a significant value proposition that sets it apart from competitors who often charge for these services.
  • By sourcing directly from suppliers in various countries, Weee! ensures high-quality and fresh products, maintaining competitive pricing.