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Senior Operations Manager

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Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Cranbury, NJ, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Warehouse Operations
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 5+ years of e-commerce, supply chain, operations, or logistics experience.
  • 3+ years of experience of leading teams/ organizations of 30+.
  • Experience with complex operational, process, and performance improvement projects (lean or six sigma experience highly valued) including process mapping and process redesign.
  • Demonstrated passion and continued focus of safety as a value rather than just a priority.
  • Strong record of leading quality.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in various geographies.
  • Strong defect reduction, process, manufacturing, or engineering background with an ability to understand work flow and throughput in the operation.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and synthesize multiple points of view into a streamlined action plan.
  • Proven ability as a passionate people-centric leader who can effectively drive results in a fast-paced and rapidly growing company.
  • Able to hit the ground running – a confident, entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize projects to delegate tasks appropriately.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building a culture of Continuous Improvement for process and operations.
  • Strong analytical ability necessary to gather and interpret data to further develop, recommend and implement solutions.
  • Technologically savvy, collaborative confident leader, familiarity with google suite products a plus.
  • Extremely organized, meticulous and detail oriented.
Responsibilities
  • Take overall accountability and ownership of FC operations including the overall safety, employee engagement, collaboration, quality, performance and customer experience.
  • Develop robust, trusting relationships with key stakeholders and senior leadership, and identify opportunities to improve the fulfillment center operations.
  • Create and maintain a strong safety culture that continuously seeks to eliminate risks from the operation.
  • Command a strong senior presence, lead and build a team of high performing operations managers & operations supervisors.
  • Drive creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the fulfillment center to meet and exceed business plans.
  • Partner closely with a variety of groups company- wide, including transportation, network management, S&OP, data integration, employee engagement, inventory planning, engineering and others to coordinate cross functional projects.
  • Monitor and drive key performance end to end metrics to ensure that we are providing excellent customer experience and delivering on our promise.
  • Contribute to the development of new tools, processes and technology which make our teams more efficient and effective.
  • Support operational strategy and innovation to drive business goals for revenue, operational performance, and profitability.
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with effective communication and thorough follow through.
  • Establish sound process improvement initiatives that drive year over year improvement, as well as streamline and optimize day-to-day operations.
  • Regularly communicate performance trends and improvements to the organization.

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

-7%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-11%
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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.