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Full-Time

Terminal Manager

Posted on 7/1/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$96.3k - $106.2kAnnually

+ Tuition Reimbursement + Restricted Stock Units

Senior, Expert

Company Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Leandro, CA, USA

San Leandro Delivery Operations

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Ownership mentality
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams
  • Ability to proactively identify opportunities and implement solutions
  • Comfort with delivery routing technologies/strategies and warehouse management systems
  • Comfort with raw data sets and creating 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 safety, customer experience, employee experience, quality, and cost of Home Delivery Operation Terminal
  • Provide inspirational leadership and guidance to the team
  • Build a partnership with Delivery Partners
  • Drive results across performance metrics
  • Develop team members through skill development and career pathing
  • Collaborate with core stakeholders
  • Champion change for the team

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

-3%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-7%
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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.

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