Category Buyer, Seafood

Posted:
3/21/2025, 12:38:55 PM

Location(s):
Fremont, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$38/hr or $79,040 total comp

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 Fremont, CA

About the Role

Weee! is seeking a Seafood Buyer specializing in sourcing and merchandising seafood products. This role is perfect for someone passionate about seafood and experienced in the nuances of seafood procurement.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement merchandising strategies to optimize sales and profitability within the seafood category.
  • Source and curate the seafood product assortment, identifying new items, trends, and growth opportunities.
  • Conduct market research to stay informed on industry trends, competitor strategies, and customer preferences within the seafood market.
  • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and support.
  • Review purchase orders and payments, and address operational issues to ensure smooth collaborations with the vendors. 
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to manage inventory levels and ensure product availability. 
  • Work with marketing and regional teams to implement promotional campaigns and drive sales performance. 
  • Consult with Latino and Filipino merchandising teams to align seafood promotion and assortment planning with customer preferences. 
  • Prepare and present regular performance reports on sales, margins, and key metrics.

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in grocery category management, with expertise in seafood procurement.
  • Knowledge of market research, data analysis, and trends in the seafood industry.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Excel, Tableau dashboards and other data analysis tools.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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 $71,000-87,500
  • 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 applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.

For more jobs and to find out more about Weee!, visit our career page: https://about.sayweee.com/careers