Category Buyer, Brazilian Market

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 Category Buyer for the Brazilian Market. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for food and a deep understanding of Brazilian culture. The Category Buyer will work under the Brazilian Market Manager to execute merchandising strategies, sourcing products, and building assortments to optimize performance, enhance profitability, and drive growth within the Brazilian 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:

• Implement merchandising strategies for the Brazilian category under the guidance of the Brazilian Market Manager to optimize sales and profitability.
• Source and curate the Brazilian 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 Brazilian 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 Spanish dialects and cultural nuances of different Brazilian countries.
• Prepare and present weekly performance reports on sales, margins, product availability, and other key metrics.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (or 4+ years related work experience).
• Fluency in both Brazilian Portuguese and English.
• Passion for food and a deep understanding of Brazilian culture, food, and the nuances within Brazilian communities in the U.S.
• Experience in the retail industry or a similar field is a plus.
• Knowledge/ experience in market research and data analysis is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

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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