Director of Category Management, Protein Position Available In Passaic, New Jersey

Job Description:

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in theUnited States, operating in one of the largest underservedcategories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnicfood. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the valuechain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocerybusiness entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider,Reuters and TechCrunch. Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, andis currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5xYoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised$800M in funding to date from leading investors including SoftbankVision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures,Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join arocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and aneventual public listing. This role is onsite 5 days a week basedout of one of our 3 locations: Fremont, CA; La Mirada, CA; orClifton, NJ. About the Role The Director of Protein is responsiblefor the strategic leadership and Protein assortment of Weee!’sprotein categories. This role will be responsible for developingand executing a comprehensive category strategy, optimizingassortment, driving sales and profitability, and ensuring thehighest standards of quality and sustainability. The Director willreport directly to the executive team and play a pivotal role inshaping the future of Weee!’s protein business. ResponsibilitiesUnderstand Weee! customer needs and translate insights into awinning protein assortment and merchandising strategy. Develop andexecute a comprehensive category strategy for all protein lines,addressing vendor capacity, quality, pricing(cost), and demandplanning requirements. Mentor and develop a high-performingcategory management team, fostering a culture of excellence andcontinuous improvement. Set ambitious goals for category growth,sales, and margin improvement; own the category’s revenue, P&L,and overall business performance. Build and maintain strong vendorrelationships, negotiating optimal pricing and continuously seekingnew partnerships to expand and strengthen our protein offerings.

Lead commodity cost management initiatives, including marketmonitoring and financial forecasting to anticipate and respond tomarket changes. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations,Supply Chain, Demand Planning, and Food Safety to drive companyinitiatives and achieve OKRs. Analyze market trends, competitoractivities, and customer data to identify gaps and opportunitiesfor innovation and growth of the assortment. Ensure compliance withall food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Support newproduct development and seasonal launches, working closely withsuppliers and internal teams to deliver innovative offerings.

Provide regular market condition updates and financial forecasts toexecutive leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications 8 years of experience leading multi-species proteinprograms/assortments, with at least 3 years of leadershipexperience. Proven experience in building and developinghigh-performing teams. Excellent communication, negotiation, andrelationship-building skills. Passion for high welfare andsustainably raised & sourced protein. Experience working in closepartnership with other departments including Supply Chain,Operations, Quality Assurance, Finance. Experience with long-termforecasting supply chain health and budgeting. Demonstrableknowledge related to industry trends, constraints, seasonality andprocurement options for meat and seafood. Experience withProcurement and ERP systems. Benefits Comprehensive healthinsurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMOpackages 401k, 4% company match Equity and Bonus Vacation, sick andholiday time off Monthly mobile stipend Monthly Weee! Pointscredits Compensation Range The USA base salary range for thisfull-time position at LaMirada, CA & Clifton, NJ is $157,000 -$185,000 This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus,incentives and benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role,level, and location The range displayed on each job postingreflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for theposition across all US locations. Within the range, individual payis determined by multiple factors like job-related skills,experience and work locations. Your recruiter can share more aboutthe specific salary range during the hiring process. Please notethat the compensation details listed in US role postings reflectthe base salary only, and do not include any variable compensationelements. Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcoming allqualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited bylaw. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated atWeee!.