Full-Time

Terminal Manager

Posted on 12/19/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Strongsville, OH, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Ownership mentality and motivation to build the best team
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams
  • Ability to proactively identify opportunities and implement solutions; lean/six sigma a plus
  • Comfort with delivery routing technologies/strategies and warehouse management systems
  • Comfort with raw data sets as well as creating simple but useful templates in google sheets
  • BA/BS in management, administration, supply chain, or customer service.
  • 5+ years working experience in fulfillment, distribution, home delivery or transportation
  • Bilingual is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Assume full responsibility for the safety, customer experience, employee experience, quality, and cost of your Home Delivery Operation Terminal - this is your site - get excited to Be an Owner
  • Provide inspirational leadership and guidance to your team of Wayfair Warehouse and Wayfair Transportation employees, inclusive of leaders and frontline staff
  • Build a partnership with our Delivery Partners ensuring your operation has the needed outbound capacity and provides an exceptional home delivery customer experience
  • Drive results for your building across a comprehensive and balanced set of performance metrics (e.g., Safety, Customer, Employee, Quality, Cost)
  • Develop your people by relentlessly focusing on skill development and career pathing
  • Collaborate with several core stakeholders and ensure your building has what it needs to be successful (e.g., Safety, Talent Mgt, Talent Acquisition, Transportation, Training, Workforce Planning, Technology, to name a few…)
  • Champion change for your team - we are always improving and we move fast

Wayfair specializes in selling home goods through its e-commerce platform, wayfair.com. It offers a wide variety of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to different styles and budgets for customers ranging from homeowners to interior designers. The company operates a marketplace model that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to provide a large selection of items without needing to manage extensive inventory. Wayfair earns revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products on the site. Its extensive product range includes items like smart kitchen appliances, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of its customers. Wayfair stands out from competitors by providing a comprehensive shopping experience with curated collections and appliance packages, making it a convenient one-stop shop for home-related needs. The company's goal is to simplify the home shopping process and cater to a broad audience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's AR shopping experiences enhance online customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Expanding sustainable product lines aligns with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options.
  • AI-powered personalization boosts customer experience with tailored product recommendations.

What critics are saying

  • COO Thomas Netzer's departure may disrupt Wayfair's operational stability.
  • Closing a returns center and layoffs could negatively impact customer service efficiency.
  • Opening brick-and-mortar stores may strain resources and distract from online focus.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company provides curated collections, simplifying home improvement decisions for customers.
  • Wayfair's B2B division, Wayfair Professional, caters to business needs with Pro Pricing.

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