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Wayfair · 1 day ago

Data Scientist I - Early Careers

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$94K/yr - $99K/yr

1+ years exp

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, and they are seeking a Data Scientist I for their Forecasting & Replenishment Analytics team. The role involves building analytics products, models, and data infrastructure to support inventory replenishment operations, focusing on demand forecasting and performance insights.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFurnitureHome DecorRetail

No H1B

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

Qualification

PythonSQLData analysisGoogle Cloud ComposerStatistical analysisData pipeline designG-Suite visualizationCuriosity in AIProblem-solvingAttention to detail

Required

MS 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