Assist in developing and executing strategies to optimize sales, turns, in-stock rates, and network balance
Work cross-functionally with a variety of teams including Analytics, Category Management, and Forecasting to understand sales and market trends in your space impacting forecasts
Create plans for replenishment orders or sell-through actions reflective of supplier goals
Communicate with suppliers to ensure follow-through on replenishment orders and inventory commitments and to develop sustainable, long-term strategies to grow the business
Monitor key performance indicators and drive corrective actions with suppliers and cross-functional partners
Manage efficient inbound inventory flows and health, including forecasting, purchasing, and removing aged inventory
Help align Wayfair teams (Operations, Promotions, Category Management) to ensure strong supplier execution and to understand and manage the demand drivers impacting growth
Support initiatives to drive improvements in the Inventory Planning systems, data, and processes
Drive root cause analysis/reporting on inventory related issues, developing action plans and Project managing improvements
Conduct ad hoc analysis (financial and operational) using standard scripts and reporting to access data and/or Excel to drive supplier action and support decisions
Regularly communicate performance trends and improvement opportunities to management both within and outside your immediate line of reporting What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline
1-2 years of experience in operations, retail, engineering, consulting, strategy or finance
Experience with Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
An entrepreneurial spirit and mindset; you must be adaptable and comfortable with change
Team-first attitude with enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration
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