What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Analyst I, Global Sourcing position at weee?
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
Our growing organization is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Analyst to join our Global Sourcing team. This pivotal role is responsible for expanding our international supplier and factory network, facilitating onboarding, managing order placement and settlement, and overseeing production scheduling and communication. You will play a key part in ensuring the timely delivery of direct import orders in collaboration with our transportation colleagues and coordinating warehouse arrivals. Furthermore, you will work closely with internal Merchandise, Food Safety, and Merchandise Strategy departments to identify and develop new direct import products and track project progress.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be instrumental in expanding our global supply chain capabilities. Key responsibilities include:
- Supplier Expansion and Onboarding: Actively identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with new international suppliers and factories. Facilitate the onboarding process for new partners, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Order Management: Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders, including issuance, confirmation, and settlement processes with international suppliers. Manage excess inventory and SKU productivity and health.
- Production and Communication: Oversee production scheduling, track order progress, and maintain clear and consistent communication with suppliers regarding production timelines and any potential issues.
- Direct Import Delivery Coordination: Collaborate closely with the transportation team to ensure the on-time delivery of direct import orders and seamless coordination of warehouse arrivals.
- New Product Development & Project Tracking: Partner with the Merchandise, Food Safety, and Merchandise Strategy departments to identify opportunities for new direct import products. Track the progress of these new product initiatives and projects, ensuring they stay on schedule and within scope.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Proven experience in international vendor management and relationship building.
- Understanding of global logistics and import/export processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/supply chain management systems.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese (verbal and written) to facilitate communication with international partners.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to inform sourcing decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.
- Experience in the retail or consumer goods industry, particularly with food products.
- Familiarity with quality control processes and food safety regulations in an international context.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings and efficiency improvements in a global supply chain.
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 $70,304 - 80,000
- 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 applicantaccommodation@sayweee.com.
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