Data Scientist I

Wayfair is hiring a Data Scientist I to build analytics products, automated data infrastructure, and models that help internal teams understand performance and forecast business outcomes. The role applies statistical analysis and demand forecasting to operational and supply-chain challenges and communicates findings across technical, operations, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable analytics products in SQL, Python, and G-Suite visualization platforms (LookerStudio, Looker) that enable leadership and other internal customers to understand and manage performance, including forward looking models that evaluate the impact of our strategy on fulfillment activities, resourcing, and costs
• Build automated infrastructure in Google Cloud Composer to load and transform data, run models or analytical frameworks, and update front end dashboards
• Perform statistical analysis across large data sets to develop performance insights and forward looking projections of business outcomes
• Make demand forecasting model enhancements to account for new business strategies that drive specific demand patterns
• Build segment level performance projections to develop holistic views which indicate company wide trajectory across various operational KPI
• Establish data structures that enable scalability in the processes and tools to monitor CG inventory performance across key KPIs (turns, availability, penetration, positioning) and allow for adjacent teams to consume that data
• Communicate findings with colleagues from computer science, operations research and business backgrounds

Skills

• BS in a quantitative field (Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics) with a strong academic record
• A highly analytical individual who can give structure to complex and often ambiguous data and modeling problems
• Exceptional analytics skill set, including a high degree of comfort / expertise with Python and relational databases (SQL) on a daily basis with proven track record of insight development leading to action
• Comfort operating with large data sets to identify trends, drill into specific details, make recommendations, and deliver upon desired outcomes
• High attention to detail with ability to appropriately manage and prioritize projects and tasks appropriately that leads to results
• Innovative problem-solving skills with a tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Passionate about tackling complex supply-chain business problems from problem definition and business-case development to implementation
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. This includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and own data pipelines end-to-end, ensuring data accuracy, scalability, and reliability
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in Artificial Intelligence and its applications in analytics and business

Benefits

• Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees.
• No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service.
• Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue.
• 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching.
• Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wayfair Employee Discount.
• Gym/Fitness Discounts.
• Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.
• Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
• Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday).
• Paid volunteer time off programs.

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