Candidates for this position are to be based in Boston, MA and will be expected to comply with their team’s hybrid work schedule requirements.

Who We Are:

The Operations Research (OR) team at Wayfair develops cutting-edge, optimization-driven decision support systems that enhance the efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness of Wayfair’s end-to-end supply chain. Our team of OR scientists works in close collaboration with business and engineering partners to solve large-scale, complex challenges, delivering real-world impact and driving continuous improvement across the operations organization.

What You’ll Do:

Desig and implement algorithms for strategic and operational decision making
Develop production software tools to automate and optimize Wayfair’s operations
Working cross-functionally with business stakeholders to determine requirements for our optimization tools
Think strategically to identify new areas for future improvements in Wayfair’s operations.
Work with our team of operations research scientists and engineers to tackle large-scale and real-time optimization problems in our supply chain and beyond, including:
- Network design
- Transportation
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Call center scheduling

We Are a Match Because:

Ph.D. or M.S. in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Strong knowledge of mathematical optimization, including linear programming and mixed-integer programming
Experience implementing models with AMPL, R, Matlab, or similar
Experience using Python, C++, Java, or similar
Familiarity with data analysis

Nice to have but not required:

Professional experience in Operations Research or a similar role
Experience with relational databases and SQL
Experience working with large real-world data sets
The ability to define and structure an approach to loosely-defined problems
Ability to tailor communications to level and background of the audience
Supply chain experience
Software development experience

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

- Time Off:
  - Paid Holidays
  - Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health & Wellness:
  - Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA)
  - Life Insurance
  - Disability Protection (Short Term & Long Term Disability)
  - Global Wellbeing: Gym/Fitness discounts (including US Peloton, Global ClassPass, and various regional gym memberships)
  - Mental Health Support (Global Mental Health, Global Wayhealthy Recordings)
  - Caregiver Services
- Financial Growth & Security:
  - 401K Matching (Employee Matching Program)
  - Tuition Reimbursement
  - Financial Health Education
  - Tax Advantaged Accounts
- Family Support:
  - Family Planning Support
  - Parental Leave
  - Global Surrogacy & Adoption Policy
- Professional Development & Recognition:
  - Rewards & Recognition
  - Global Employee Anniversary Awards
  - Paid Volunteer Work
- Unique Perks:
  - Employee Discount
  - U.S. Bluebikes Membership
  - Global Pod Outings
- Work/Life Balance:
  - Emphasizing a supportive & flexible work environment that encourages a balance between personal and professional commitments
We are looking forward to your application!

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 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.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at [email protected].

Operations Research Scientist II

Wayfair

Candidates for this position are to be based in Boston, MA and will be expected to comply with their team’s hybrid work schedule requirements.

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