Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations Co-op
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION: WAYFAIR CO-OP PRIORITY DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17th All candidates who apply on or before February 17th will be reviewed and prioritized for interviews. After the priority period, we will continue the interview process for any remaining roles that have not been filled.
July 10th, 2023 - December 15th, 2023
Wayfair’s Operations organization is revolutionizing the customer experience through the development of a proprietary logistics network and optimization platform that manages the end-to-end supply chain, from overseas production to the customer’s front door. Teams include CastleGate Forwarding, Operations Platform, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Operations, and Service Operations. Top co-op candidates will possess strong business acumen, analytical horsepower, and an appetite for solving challenging business problems. This is a unique opportunity to help build another competitive advantage for Wayfair.
What You’ll Do:
- Leverage data to analyze the competitive environment and develop business cases for strategic initiatives that drive speed, reliability, and cost reduction throughout our supply chain
- Create cross-functional partnerships throughout Operations and other areas of the business to solve problems and innovate tools and processes
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and carriers and collaborate to improve operational performance that can scale with Wayfair’s continued growth
- Work effectively with peers and managers by demonstrating high quality communication and teamwork
What You’ll Need:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize and share results with key stakeholders
- Strong business acumen; ability to understand how various parts of the business interact, and can identify and approach problems from a customer perspective
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to dissect and determine root causes of problems and implement solutions
- Interest in working hard and being challenged in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in business and data analytics, including Excel. Familiarity with SQL/Google BigQuery, R, or Python is a plus
- Able to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from July 10th-December 15th in our Boston office
An Important Note about Wayfair’s Return to Office (RTO):
All Boston based corporate employees have returned to the office in a hybrid capacity. Employees, including co-ops, work in the office Tuesday - Thursday and have the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. We are continuing to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic in partnership with state and local governments and may adjust the in-office requirements on an ad hoc basis.
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
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