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Manager – Supplier Inventory

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Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Goods
Consumer Software

Senior

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid capacity: in-office Monday - Thursday, remote Friday.

Category
Inventory Management
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Operations Research
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 5+ years of work experience in E-commerce, Retail and Operations/ logistics/transportation industry preferred
  • Proven experience of taking on big challenges and delivering despite obstacles and limited resources
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, and synthesize data into consumable formats and bring actionable insights through effective communication
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Excel/ Google Sheets (including use of Pivot Tables, and complex formulae) to perform deep-dives on supplier performance and translate insights into compelling supplier pitches using Powerpoint / Google Slides
  • Consulting skills to interact with supplier and internal teams; able to flex communication style, persuade, explain, and drive results
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with external executives
  • Experience managing others, preferred
  • Bachelor's degree; studies in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Business Administration, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, a plus
Responsibilities
  • Partner with suppliers to grow their business with Wayfair and develop insights to influence their product assortment, production, supply chain, and operations as well as analyze product delivery and supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes.
  • Develop and execute strategies to optimize sales, turns, in-stock rates, and network balance to determine appropriate network design strategy for supplier partners.
  • Track performance against forecasts to identify and communicate risks and opportunities for the business.
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses using Excel and internal dashboards to drive decisions. Work cross functionally with multiple teams (Ocean logistics, Engineering, Pricing, Category management, operations, network management, merchandising) to solve business problems, and manage vendor relationships.
  • Provide active coaching & mentorship of junior team members
  • Work with senior team members, with a focus on structuring analyses, formulating portfolio strategies, and communicating findings to senior management

Wayfair specializes in e-commerce for home goods, providing a wide selection of products such as furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances through its website, wayfair.com. The company operates a marketplace platform that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to offer a vast range of items without managing extensive inventory. Wayfair generates revenue by selling these products and charging advertising fees to suppliers who want to promote their items on the site. Its product offerings include everything from smart kitchen appliances to indoor playsets, catering to various customer needs and budgets. Wayfair stands out from competitors by being a one-stop shop for home-related products, enhancing the shopping experience with appliance packages and curated collections. The company's goal is to simplify home improvement projects for customers by providing a comprehensive selection of home goods.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's extensive product range and strategic sales events, like Black Friday in July, provide employees with opportunities to drive significant revenue growth.
  • The company's expansion into brick-and-mortar stores offers new career opportunities and the potential for increased market penetration.
  • Wayfair's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility initiatives can attract talent interested in making a positive social and environmental impact.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive e-commerce market requires Wayfair to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • The company's reliance on a marketplace model means it must effectively manage relationships with over 5,000 brands to ensure product quality and availability.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair's marketplace model allows it to offer a vast selection of home goods without the need for extensive inventory management, unlike traditional retailers.
  • The company's focus on curated collections and appliance packages simplifies the shopping experience, setting it apart from competitors who offer less personalized options.
  • Wayfair's commitment to sustainability, including ambitious zero waste goals, enhances its brand appeal in an increasingly eco-conscious market.