Senior Data Scientist, Operations Analytics & Strategy

Wayfair; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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.