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
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Manager to oversee the mainstream category. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our mainstream assortment, managing vendor relationships, and developing innovative strategies to drive growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have deep industry expertise in mainstream grocery categories, strong business acumen, and a keen understanding of sourcing, procurement, and vendor management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about food retail, and wants to make a significant impact on an industry-leading e-commerce platform.
Responsibilities
- Set goals, develop and execute a comprehensive category strategy, optimizing product assortment, pricing, quality to drive sales
- Ensure consistent product supply by collaborating with Supply Chain and Operations teams to monitor inventory and meet targeted vendor fulfillment rates and product availability goals.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating optimal pricing while continuously seeking new partnerships to expand our category offerings.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with ethnic Merchandising teams to effectively integrate category strategies to achieve company objectives.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and assortment to identify gaps and opportunities for growth that cater to our customers.
- Track sales performance, margins and other key metrics to providing actionable performance analysis to senior leadership weekly, monthly quarterly, and as needed
- Take full ownership of the category’s revenue, P&L, and overall business performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and growth.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of proven leadership experience in grocery category management, sourcing, or procurement, with expertise in mainstream food products.
- Strong experience in vendor negotiation, supplier management, and procurement strategies
- Deep knowledge of food industry trends, supply chain constraints, seasonality, and sourcing options
- Proficiency in data analysis to optimize category performance and ensure long-term growth.
- Passion for food, product innovation, and category expansion, with a proven ability to identify market trends and customer needs.
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 $109,000-129,000
- This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
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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 [email protected].
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What We Do
Weee! (www.sayweee.com/en) curates, sources, and delivers fresh Asian and Hispanic groceries to customers coast-to-coast. Join the fun on our iOS and Android apps! Shipping nationwide ?
