Lead Analyst, Operations Analytics

Who we are:

Operations Analytics is a centralized business analytics team that helps shape the strategy and execution of Wayfair’s rapidly expanding global, end-to-end supply chain.  Within the role, you will apply your leadership and quantitative skills in a highly collaborative environment to meet business-critical operations challenges head on. The Operations Analytics team is the go-to source for the analytics needs of the Wayfair Operations group, which is rapidly growing Wayfair’s asset-based supply chain capabilities.  Members of the team serve as internal, cross-functional ‘consultants’ supporting the Operations group on a wide array of strategic and operational decisions including network and transportation design, fulfillment center footprint optimization, inventory planning, and customer service operations.

If you’re passionate about driving business impact by working alongside teams of other analytics professionals, applying cutting-edge techniques to inform complex operations decisions, and enjoy working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, then this is the perfect role for you!

What you will do:

• Translate high-level business problems into concrete work streams that can be answered using data-driven modeling and analysis
• Partner with cross-functional business stakeholders to identify, analyze, and implement initiatives that allow us to more effectively operate our supply chain network
• Apply an impact-focused, entrepreneurial lens to proactively identify, develop, and implement business and process improvement initiatives that capture cost and/or service benefits across all aspects Wayfair’s supply chain   
• Use analytical and quantitative skills to work with large and complex datasets, analyze ill-defined questions, build custom analytical decision models, and develop recommendations to guide business decisions
• Present your analysis with clear recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership 
• Demonstrate strong motivation and ability to develop and continuously improve business and analysis processes to keep pace with the rapid growth and scale of Wayfair’s operations

Who you are:

• BA or BS in a quantitative field with a strong academic record; MS in Business, Mathematics, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management or Analytics preferred, but not required
• 2+ years professional work experience in a strong quantitative, analytical, or consulting role
• Passionate about tackling complex supply-chain business problems including problem definition, analytical model building, and presentation of business insights to peers, stakeholders, and senior leadership 
• Cross-functional collaboration experience with demonstrated examples of business impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate sophisticated analyses into a logical, convincing business narrative
• Affinity for working with data and resourcefulness in situations where clean data and/or complete information is not available or time to develop a solution is limited.
• Advanced Excel and business modeling skills in a professional environment including proficiency in advanced analytics & database tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Gurobi, Google BigQuery)

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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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 Berlin, 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.

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