Category Buyer, Korean Market

Category Buyer, Korean Market

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. 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 :

Weee! is seeking a Category Buyer for the Korean Market. This role is ideal for someone with passion for food and a deep understanding of Korean culture. The Category Buyer will source products, build assortments to optimize performance, enhance profitability, and drive growth within the Korean 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 :

Executing merchandising strategies for the Korean category under the guidance of the Sr Category Manager to optimize sales and profitability. Source and curate the Korean 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 Korean 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 Korean dialects. Prepare and present weekly performance reports on sales, margins, product availability, and other key metrics.

Key Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of Merchandising work experience. Native in Korean and Fluent in English (verbal and written). Proven experience in category buying, preferably in food retail or Korean product categories.

• Passion for food and a deep understanding of Korean culture, food, and the nuances within Korean communities in the U.S.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. Experience in conducting market research is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or internal merchandising tools is a plus.
• Experience working in a multicultural or bilingual business environment.

Benefits :

Compensation Range :

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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.