Operations Associate Co-op January 2027 Start

Operations Associate Co\-op January 2027 Start ***Program Dates: January 4, 2027 \- June 18, 2027*** ***Boston, MA*** ***The base pay for this position is $23 per hour.*** ***This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday \- Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday).*** ***At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H\-1B, H\-1B1, E\-3, O\-1, J\-1, or TN.*** **Who We Are:** Wayfair’s Operations organization is revolutionizing the customer experience through the development of a proprietary logistics network and optimization platform that manages the end\-to\-end supply chain, from overseas production to the customer’s front door. Top candidates will possess strong business acumen and an appetite for solving challenging business problems. This is a unique opportunity to help build another competitive advantage for Wayfair while growing your own communication, analytical, and cross\-functional partnership skills. **What You’ll Do:** * Communicate performance trends and improvement opportunities to management both within and outside your immediate line of reporting * Work cross\-functionally with a variety of teams across Operations * Monitor key performance indicators and work collaboratively to improve the quality of our logistics and supply chain operation * Create and deliver communication plans with external partners including suppliers, logistics, Wayfair’s proprietary freight forwarding service (CastleGate Forwarding), and external 3rd party logistics companies (3PL) * Assist team in day to day operations and find ways to improve process efficiency **What You’ll Need:** **Basic Qualifications:** * Current Sophomore or Junior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (eg. Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, Economics, Management) with the expectation that degree will be obtained between Winter 2027 and Spring 2029 * Minimum GPA of 3\.0 * Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the Co\-op * Ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am\-5pm, Monday\-Friday) from January 4 to June 18, 2027 in our Boston office * Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H\-1B, H\-1B1, E\-3, O\-1, J\-1, or TN. * Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Excellent communication, both written and verbally * Collaborative mindset that thrives as part of a team * Data and process\-oriented, demonstrated ability to continuously learn new tools * High attention to detail and proven ability to consider multiple priorities simultaneously * Ability to navigate an environment of continuous improvement * Ability to work through ambiguity in an evolving organization * Drive to win and steer coll