Manager, Origin Logistics Operations
Wayfair is redefining the way goods are moved around the globe and one of the key pillars of that strategy is to create a truly differentiated and vertically integrated supply chain. To enable this differentiated experience, Wayfair is investing heavily to create a supply chain network throughout China and Southeast Asia. This is an exciting, fast-paced, and high-visibility initiative and we are looking for leaders who can help disrupt the status quo and redefine an industry.
We are looking for the right individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and deep passion for supply chain and transportation to help drive this strategic initiative for the company. This candidate must be able to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment with Wayfair growing at an unprecedented 50% year over year. This is a highly visible and exciting role for the company and one that will offer the right candidate an opportunity to reshape one of our core operational functions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage a region of container consolidation facilities and first leg transportations, responsible for their performance
- Conduct regular review meetings with logistics service providers (LSP) on key performance indicators
- Travel 50%+ to meet with CFS and transportation LSPs for standard reviews, sourcing, transitions, or to rehabilitate a LSP in crisis
- Provide guidance and act as an internal and external consultant
- Lead scoping and rollout of warehouse management and transportation systems
- Create reporting and documentation to be shared with crossfunctional teams and leadership on operations performance
- Proactively identify critical markets and work with internal teams to get ahead of performance issues
- Alert management to any trends associated with performance and put in place corrective actions
- Be a thought leader around operational improvement opportunities
Qualifications:
- BA/BS with strong academic record, Master degree preferred
- Analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems
- 10+ years international supply chain and logistics experience, specifically in contract logistics and cargo transportations
- Strong written and verbal English communications
- Strong negotiation and LSP management skills
- Extremely organized, meticulous and detail oriented
- Strong aptitude for effective collaboration within cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to lead discussions and communicate effectively. Strong logical thinking skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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