Analytics Manager, Large Parcel Planning

Wayfair; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking a Manager to lead the Global Transportation Planning & Optimization analytics team in Boston, MA. You will manage both the weekly run planning and the strategic roadmap to drive speed and cost efficiency for our dropship supplier network.

The role combines hands-on analytics with leadership, guiding an analyst team, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and delivering data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in reporting and analytics.
• Advanced experience with Excel/Google Sheets, SQL or GBQ, and data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Python or R is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence based on data-driven recommendations.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams to align data and operations.
• Experience driving a fast-growth environment and managing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead an analyst team responsible for transportation planning for our dropship supplier network.
• Relentlessly focus on Wayfair's Operations to align data strategy with business objectives.
• Design and implement initiatives to improve speed, cost, and optimization within Wayfair's delivery network.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build advanced reporting to generate actionable insights.
• Build, operationalize, and iterate on KPIs and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders and leaders.
• Build and implement 3-6 month road maps, driving results against team KPIs and OKRs.
• Build strong partnerships with leaders to enable operational and tech enhancements.
• Identify opportunities through data-driven analysis and observations.
• Contribute to development of tools and processes that drive efficiencies.

Skills

Excel/Google Sheets

SQL/BigQuery

Data visualization

Python/R familiarity

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field

Tools

Google Data Studio

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

BigQuery

Job description

The base salary for this position is $121,000 to $137,500 per year. The base salary offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for annual equity grants, subject to Board approval and company performance. Typical grant ranges vary by level and may significantly impact total compensation. For this position, equity could range from $30,000 to $35,000, subject to final approval by the company's Board of Directors. Equity awards are not guaranteed, and the value of any equity award at the time of grant may fluctuate based on the company's stock price and the grant date valuation.

Must be Onsite in Boston, MA (Monday-Thursday)

At this time, Wayfair does not provide sponsorship for employment authorization for this position.

The Global Transportation Planning & Optimization team is seeking a highly analytical, action-oriented, and collaborative Manager to help drive improvements across Wayfair's proprietary delivery network. As the head of First Mile Planning, you will be responsible for managing both the weekly "run" function of planning and managing the strategic roadmap to drive speed and cost efficiency for our dropship supplier collections. This role exemplifies the "manager-doer" and will achieve results through managing an analyst team, working with both internal and external cross functional partners, and as an analytical thought leader. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, strategic, and self-motivated with experience working with and analyzing the performance of operational businesses.

What You'll Do

• Lead an analyst team responsible for transportation planning for our dropship supplier network
• Relentlessly focus on Wayfair's Operations to help build and drive data strategy to align with business objectives, and growth projections.
• Design and implement initiatives to improve speed, cost, and optimize capabilities within Wayfair's delivery network.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build advanced reporting to generate actionable insights.
• Build, operationalize, and iterate on key performance metrics and dashboards to communicate insights from analyses to stakeholders and leaders.
• Build and implement 3-6 month road maps, driving results against team KPIs and OKRs
• Build strong partnerships and collaboration with leaders and stakeholders to enable operational and tech enhancements.
• Identify opportunities through a combination of data driven analysis and observations.
• Contribute to the development of tools and processes that drive efficiencies for the team and simplify the day-to-day operations.

What You'll Need

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in reporting and analytics.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, SQL or GBQ, and data visualization tools such as Google Data Studio (Looker, Tableau, or PowerBI)
• Familiarity with Python or R is preferred but not required
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative partnerships and influence senior stakeholders on strategic decisions based on data-driven recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, bridging the gap between technical data and operational requirements to achieve shared business objectives.
• Experience in taking a company forward in a fast-growth environment, providing insight for direction, and managing change effectively.

An Important Note About Wayfair's In-Office Policy

All Boston-based interns, Co-ops, and corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on designated days, Monday - Thursday, and work remotely Friday.

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.

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.

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