Full-Time

Associate Director

Data Science Analytics

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Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

Category
Data Management
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 7+ years of analytics experience with a history of delivering successful products across the full product lifecycle.
  • Bachelors in computer science, engineering, statistics, economics, MIS, or other quantitative discipline; Masters preferred.
  • Proven experience managing diverse teams and growing analysts.
  • Excellent communication & the ability to tailor it to different stakeholders.
  • Experience defining a clear strategy with a robust roadmap and delivering against it.
  • Experience designing and implementing highly visible, complex, and innovative analytical solutions that drive business decision making.
  • Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and technical abilities along with problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated success influencing senior level stakeholders on strategic direction based on recommendations backed by in-depth analysis.
  • Familiarity with ML and experience working with data scientists and engineers.
  • In-depth experience with SQL and Python & Python tools.
  • Experience with experimental design (A/B tests) and statistical analysis to drive business decision making, highly preferred.
  • Experience in eCommerce or with recommender systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Influence executive management (up to the C-suite) to define and execute analytics and site testing roadmap to support key business initiatives.
  • Collaborate on a daily basis with a cross-functional team of engineers, Machine Learning Scientists, and Product Managers.
  • Hire, manage, and coach a high performing team of analysts. Coach and develop team managers.
  • Own and develop the strategic analytic agenda to unlock insights and guide the business - everything from identifying, testing and optimizing new features to broad level strategic direction that is grounded in data evidence and heavy analytical rigor.
  • Be responsible for monitoring customer behavior on our websites to identify and resolve issues, executing the strategic testing, web analytics, and insights agenda.
  • Proactively identify areas where analytical efforts can produce strong business value add and set the analytics roadmap.
  • Create organizational designs to optimally serve multiple stakeholder groups and business units.
  • Provide leadership to corporate initiatives which requires the ability to work with executives and being a thought partner with a cross-functional leadership team.
  • Communicate key insights and recommendations to cross-functional executive leaders across the organization.
  • Prioritize resources and hiring across multiple areas and balancing short-term needs with longer-term initiatives.

Wayfair specializes in selling home goods through its online platform, wayfair.com. It offers a wide variety of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to different styles and budgets. Wayfair connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to provide a large selection of items without needing to manage extensive inventory. The company earns revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products on the site. Wayfair's extensive product range includes smart kitchen appliances and curated collections, making it easier for customers to find what they need for home improvement projects. Its goal is to be a one-stop shop for all home-related needs, enhancing the shopping experience for a diverse customer base.

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

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's new loyalty program could enhance customer retention and engagement.
  • The launch of brick-and-mortar stores may attract luxury brand customers.
  • Wayfair Professional's 2025 Design Trends can boost its influence in the design community.

What critics are saying

  • COO Thomas Netzer's departure may disrupt Wayfair's operational stability.
  • Closing a returns center could lead to customer dissatisfaction and loyalty issues.
  • Opening physical stores might divert focus from Wayfair's core online business.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company provides curated collections, simplifying home improvement decision-making for customers.
  • Wayfair's 'Zillion Things Home' approach makes it a one-stop shop for home needs.

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