Experienced Senior Data Analyst – Business Intelligence and Operations Research for Global Supply Chain Optimization

About Wayfair and the Opportunity

Wayfair is a leading e-commerce company that is revolutionizing the way people shop for home goods and furniture. With a strong focus on data-driven decision making, Wayfair is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join its Operations Research Examination Group. This team is responsible for driving business outcomes through advanced analytical techniques, data science, and business acumen. As a Senior Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the group's mission to transform a network of thousands of individual merchant organizations into a seamless supply chain operation.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative analysis, data science, and business acumen, with experience in working with large datasets and driving business outcomes through data-driven insights. You will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven solutions to complex business problems, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive business results, and collaborating with senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster factual and logical models to support cross-functional initiatives
• Collaborate and partner closely with Information Solutions, Data Representation, and other teams to ensure seamless rollout of proposals
• Use data science and analytics methods to bring answers to complex questions into scope
• Be the subject matter expert for data, analysis, and insights within the Global Supply Chain or Store network association to ensure accurate and appropriate interpretation of key business metrics and customer behavior
• Support wide-scale improvement initiatives across thousands of providers to improve efficiency and visibility across the supply chain for our partner providers
• Analyze key performance metrics to identify drivers of performance issues and drive change
• Consistently deliver performance patterns and improvements to senior leadership and management

What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess a strong background in a quantitative discipline, such as software engineering, computer science, statistics, mathematics, data systems, economics, management, sociology, or other related fields. Experience in a quantitative, business analytics, data science, or engineering role performing quantitative analysis is highly desirable.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong background in a quantitative discipline, such as software engineering, computer science, statistics, mathematics, data systems, economics, management, sociology, or other related fields
• Experience in a quantitative, business analytics, data science, or engineering role performing quantitative analysis
• Active experience leading quantitative analyses on large datasets; expertise with Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.), and programming languages (Python, R)
• Strong knowledge of SQL (TSQL, Google BigQuery, and Vertica, including aggregate functions, joins, etc.)
• Experience with data representation tools (Tableau, Looker, DataStudio) is a plus
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Results-driven, analytical, and strategic thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative and inquisitive attitude
• Experience in delivering successful projects from start to finish on time

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline or related field
• Experience working with large datasets and driving business outcomes through data-driven insights
• Strong understanding of data science and analytics methods and tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and understanding of supply chain operations

What We Offer

Wayfair is committed to providing equal opportunities to all people, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the business.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data analysis and business acumen, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join the Wayfair team!