Who WE are
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for home furnishings and décor. We think of ourselves as a data-driven tech company and we are very proud of what we have achieved so far feeling stronger than ever. That is the reason why we are looking for splendid talent like YOU that will help us conquer our industry across many EU countries.
Here you will work with a unique tech stack created by the best engineers and data scientists, and you will also have the opportunity to closely collaborate with the smartest teams within the Berlin tech ecosystem. Innovation and creativity are key factors for us, and we are ready to invest big amounts in order to offer the best-tailored customer experience on earth.
Wayfair Berlin is now looking for a Senior Manager with strong attention to detail, excellent quantitative skills, and strong business acumen. You will need to have the ability to make decisions based on data and be able to look at "the bigger picture", as well as have a cross-functional and collaborative mindset to work together with our Product Analytics team.
Role & Team description
Product Analytics is a new team focused on understanding and optimizing user interactions with our Operational Engineering tools and technologies. Product Analytics is responsible for integrating analytics into the DNA of these growing tech teams, unlocking the insights that will guide the business in our quest for cost-efficient, perfect orders, at scale. We bring a multidisciplinary blend of analytical experience, strong technical capability, business strategy, and stakeholder management. Moreover, we’re a highly collaborative, supportive team that values learning, psychological safety, and intentional career development.
As a Senior Manager in the Transportation Product Analytics team, your goal is to unlock insights that enable our tech team and cross-functional partners to deliver a world-class experience to our customers and field associates so that everyone can live in a home they love.
Who YOU are
The right candidate has a passion for diving deep to retrieve/synthesize data into clear insights and actionable recommendations, and be able to translate and present those to our stakeholders. You should feel comfortable working with large datasets and rely on business acumen to form and test hypotheses.
You should also have a bias for action and an avid interest in seeing our findings turned into real-life results. Initiative, proactivity, and an agile mindset will be highly appreciated.
There are virtually no limits to how you can grow your role – we love an entrepreneurial spirit!
What You will do
- Be the EU analytics lead for the Transportation Tech team
- Design and execute an analytics roadmap that informs the broader Transportation roadmap
- Conduct advanced analyses of user and product behavior (experimentation, modeling, ad hoc investigations, etc) that drive network reliability and delivery experience
- Establish and maintain tracking of key metrics for our global transportation network, identifying trends/changes and driving improvement
- Collaborate with engineering, data solutions, and other tech teams to define and develop the data architecture roadmap for future state systems
- Be a thought partner for product and ops leads, communicating key insights and recommendations while incorporating analytics into decision-making processes
- Hire, manage, and develop analysts, both direct reports and supporting the broader team
What You will bring
- Bachelors in computer science, engineering, economics, statistics, MIS, or another quantitative discipline, Masters preferred
- 7+ years of analytics experience and 3+ years in a managerial role
- Experience designing and implementing highly visible, complex, and innovative analytical solutions that drive business decision making
- Experience with visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Data Studio) or BI software (SSAS, MicroStrategy, Cognos). Experience in working with large and complex SQL databases, experience with GBQ is a plus
- Experience with SQL (incl. Aggregate functions, joins, etc.) or structured computer programming language(s) (e.g. Python, Java, R, SAS)
- Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and technical abilities along with problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated success influencing senior-level stakeholders on a strategic direction based on recommendations backed by in-depth analysis; Strong written and verbal communication
What We Will Gladly Offer
- Highly competitive compensation packages (comprising Base Salary, Bonuses, and Equity). Full VISA sponsorship
- Relocation support: several relocation options that will cover your personal needs
- Full ownership of your wellbeing with our unlimited “Personal Time Off”,
- Paid volunteering work,
- Contribution to a private pension,
- Commuting schemes (car, bike, public transport),
- Extensive internal training platform,
- Free access to LinkedIn e-learning courses and programs,
- Comprehensive financial scheme for Learning & Development opportunities and continuous education,
- Access to free language courses,
- Health & Sport memberships,
- Virtual child care,
- Global Wellbeing Program,
- Surrogacy and adoption reimbursement program, extended bereavement leave
- Employee discount for Wayfair purchases,
- Corporate benefits
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 Berlin, 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, or genetic information.