Senior Data Scientist, Operations Analytics & Strategy

Wayfair

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Job summary

Wayfair in Boston, MA is seeking an Operations Analytics professional to join a high-impact team focused on long-term strategic operations. You’ll design and maintain models, build tools and dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions across Fulfillment, Planning, and Analytics.

A strong SQL and Python background is required, with familiarity in gen-ai coding tools, and the role emphasizes thoughtful, cross-functional storytelling.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field with strong academic record.
  • Experience in analytics or data science delivering actionable recommendations.
  • Advanced SQL skills and Python for data manipulation, analysis, and modeling.
  • Familiarity with gen-ai coding tools (e.g., Cursor) to boost coding efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical firepower to Fulfillment, Planning, and Analytics within Operations.
  • Design and maintain models and present data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Develop tools and dashboards enabling data-driven decisions.
  • Perform robust sensitivity analyses to identify business value opportunities.
  • Support strategic decisions on opening new Fulfillment Centers and Home Delivery nodes over a 5+ year horizon.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Operations Research, Network Management, Transportation & Delivery.

Skills

SQL
Python
Gen AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Wayfair in Boston, MA is seeking an Operations Analytics professional to join a high-impact team focused on long-term strategic operations. You’ll design and maintain models, build tools and dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions across Fulfillment, Planning, and Analytics.

A strong SQL and Python background is required, with familiarity in gen-ai coding tools, and the role emphasizes thoughtful, cross-functional storytelling.

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