Hybrid Operations Associate: Data-Driven Logistics

Wayfair; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

2nd.MD access

GeoBlue insurance

Wellbeing support

401(k) matching

Parental Leave & Adoption Reimburse

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Gym/Fitness Discounts

BenefitHub perks access

Donor matching program

Job summary

Wayfair seeks a Freight Logistics Associate in Boston to coordinate freight haulage operations and collaborate with carriers, warehouses, and port authorities. You will analyze performance, support data-driven decisions, and ensure efficient logistics across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnerships, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to improving processes with data insights. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office and remote days.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of transferable experience in a corporate environment, including internship and co-op experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• A strong interest in emerging technology and ability to integrate generative AI tools (e.g. Gemini) into daily tasks to drive efficiencies.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, SQL or GBQ, and data visualization tools such as Google Data Studio (Looker, Tableau, or PowerBI).

Responsibilities

• Manage processes and drive engagement with key cross-functional partners
• Leverage analytical methods and visualization to translate data sets into actionable insights to drive business decisions and outcomes
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and build reporting in Google Sheets
• Communicate regularly with cross functional partners to understand the health of Wayfair’s supply chain network and determine ways to break down problems into action-oriented solutions
• Develop and drive adherence to sustainable long-term performance management frameworks to improve performance across multiple process paths in our supply chain
• Monitor key performance indicators and assess how we’re making progress against our core metrics and OKRs
• Work cross-functionally with a variety of teams including Warehousing, Transportation, Technology, and Supplier facing teams

Skills

0-3 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

SQL

Looker

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Wayfair seeks a Freight Logistics Associate in Boston to coordinate freight haulage operations and collaborate with carriers, warehouses, and port authorities. You will analyze performance, support data-driven decisions, and ensure efficient logistics across the supply chain.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnerships, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to improving processes with data insights. Hybrid work arrangement with in-office and remote days.