Full-Time

Merchandising Operations Senior Associate

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Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid schedule requires in-office presence Monday through Thursday.

Category
Inventory Management
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Science
SQL
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, plus 2+ years of experience in a related field (including technology and business operations, eCommerce)
  • Ability to thrive in a high growth and entrepreneurial environment, with strong project management and operational skills
  • Experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Google suite - familiarity / proficiency with SQL and/or Google Big Query is a plus
  • Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style based on the audience
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively and build trust within the business
  • Excellent attention to detail, proactively identifying deviations from expectations and driving solutions
  • Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and drive to take on new projects and learn new processes, skills, and technology
Responsibilities
  • Manage specific merchandising workflows and related offshore contractor teams
  • Monitor operational performance and analyze data at scale; Proactively identify trending issues and work with relevant partners to develop creative and effective solutions with a holistic approach
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with partners across Merchandising, Data Science, Analytics and Technology on joint initiatives and deliverables to build and improve operational workflows
  • Own and deliver projects end to end taking on ideas at problem statement level with responsibility for discovery, structuring & scoping problems through to delivering the final end product, process, tool or solution
  • Build compelling business cases for change to secure engineering resources to drive automation and enforce tracking of project success against predefined KPIs and metrics

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 managing 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 diverse customer needs. 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 the home shopping process for customers by offering a comprehensive selection of goods.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's new loyalty program could increase customer retention and repeat purchases.
  • The opening of brick-and-mortar stores may attract new customers and boost brand visibility.
  • Growing demand for sustainable products presents an opportunity for Wayfair to expand its offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from traditional retailers entering the online space could impact market share.
  • Rising logistics and shipping costs may affect Wayfair's profit margins.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions from geopolitical tensions could hinder product availability.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company provides curated collections and appliance packages for a simplified shopping experience.
  • Wayfair's AR technology enhances online shopping by allowing product visualization in customer spaces.

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