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Associate, Planning & Allocation

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) based in our Boston office. Attendance in-office is required Monday

• Thursday, Friday is WFH optional.

At Wayfair Planning and Allocation, we believe there is a white space in the brick-and-mortar market and an opportunity to create a differentiated retail experience that showcases the breadth and depth of our catalog. The Planning and Allocation team partners across the organization to maximize the customer experience when shopping in person at our expanding fleet of Physical Retail Stores. We work closely with Merchandising, Operations, and Inventory Management teams to drive availability and enticing assortment selections in stores, ensuring customers are able to shop and purchase the curated assortment they want to see.

Wayfair's Physical Retail team is seeking a highly motivated Associate of Planning & Allocation who is comfortable operating in a fast paced and ambiguous environment for the Physical Retail P&A team to support the allocation of inventory to our stores. This role will partner with a variety of internal teams (Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory Management) to support our Specialty Retail brands and execute the allocation strategy as we continue to scale stores across North America.

Responsibilities

Execute inventory movements to meet availability and turn goals at individual retail stores.

Clearly and concisely communicate business allocation status to business leads and Supply Chain and Store Operations teams for new store launches and seasonal flips.

• Assist in developing efficient allocation processes that adhere to Go To Market calendar guidelines.
• Develop forecasts and execute allocations to bring seasonal assortment selections to life in the store.

Identify risks and opportunities with the allocation process, and adjust as needed to ensure sustainable inventory practices.

Requirements

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Familiarity with Microsoft Excel/ Google Sheets (including use of Pivot Tables, and complex formulas) to perform deep-dives on performance and analyze trends.

Retail experience is a plus, with preferred experience in Home or adjacent categories (e.g., general merchandise).

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

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