Operations Analyst Co-op - January 2026

Program Dates: January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026

 

The base pay for this position is $24 per hour

 

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday)

 

At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN

 

Who We Are: 

Wayfair’s Operations organization is revolutionizing the customer experience through the development of a proprietary logistics network and optimization platform that manages the end-to-end supply chain, from overseas production to the customer’s front door. This team works directly with suppliers, vendors, and customers to provide new levels of efficiency and performance. They also interact internally with Product, Engineering and Business Intelligence teams to generate the core analytical insights that enable Wayfair to tackle transportation, warehousing, and delivery challenges. Top Co-op candidates will possess strong business acumen, analytical horsepower, and an appetite for solving challenging business problems. As an Operations Analyst Co-op, you’ll develop and execute strategies that generate competitive advantage for Wayfair, and the results of your findings will improve the day-to-day efficiency of a complex and sophisticated global supply chain.

 

What You’ll Do: 

• Leverage data to analyze the Operations organization and develop business cases for strategic initiatives that drive speed, reliability, and cost reduction throughout our supply chain
• Create cross-functional partnerships throughout Operations and other areas of the business to solve problems and innovate tools and processes
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and field teams to improve operational performance that can scale with Wayfair’s continued growth
• Work effectively with peers and managers by demonstrating high quality communication and teamwork

 

What You’ll Need: 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors in a relevant discipline such as Analytics, Supply Chain, Business Operations with the expectation that degree will be obtained between December 2026 and May 2029
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the co-op
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and SQL or Google Big Query

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong consultative skills: ability to work effectively and persuasively with a highly cross- functional group of business partners to complete 10 week internship project
• Strong business acumen: ability to understand how various parts of the business interact; can identify and approach problems from a customer or supplier perspective 
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills: excited about working with and synthesizing big data into actionable insights; comfortable using data software to conduct analyses and synthesize findings 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to summarize and share results with key stakeholders
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow

 

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

Throughout the Co-op Program, we provide co-ops with the opportunity to engage in social and community-building activities including:

• A calendar of events including social networking, professional development, and dialogue forums with senior leaders
• Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback
• Skills-based training
• Coffee chat opportunities for co-ops and team members to get to know one another 

 

Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair:
At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.

Social Impact & Responsibility:
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