Associate - Supplier Inventory Management

Location: Shanghai, China

Department: Operations Support

Team: Distribution & Warehousing

About the Role

The Associate - Supplier Inventory Management role in Wayfair's Operations Support team in Shanghai focuses on partnering with thousands of suppliers to enhance customer experience through optimized inventory and positioning strategies. Leveraging Wayfair’s CastleGate fulfillment services and suppliers’ own supply chain capabilities, the position emphasizes driving speed, availability, and scalability in warehouse and logistics operations to support rapid business growth. Key efforts include developing actionable insights to shape suppliers’ product assortment, production planning, and overall supply chain efficiency. Core responsibilities revolve around financial analysis for inventory level decisions, managing excess and promotional inventory, and boosting operational efficiency in a high-volume e-commerce environment. This role is pivotal in building innovative strategies that align supplier operations with Wayfair’s global fulfillment network, particularly in the Asia-Pacific logistics hub. The position demands a blend of analytical rigor and collaborative supplier engagement to ensure seamless warehouse integration and inventory flow. Ideal candidates bring experience in supply chain logistics, with a focus on warehouse-specific challenges like positioning and availability. This opportunity offers exposure to cutting-edge e-commerce operations at Wayfair, contributing directly to scalable growth in one of the world's leading online furniture retailers.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with suppliers to optimize inventory strategies using Wayfair’s CastleGate fulfillment services
• Develop insights to influence suppliers’ product assortment, production, and supply chain operations
• Drive availability strategies to support business growth and customer experience
• Conduct financial analysis to determine optimal inventory levels
• Manage excess inventory and promotional inventory planning
• Improve overall inventory efficiency in warehouse and logistics operations
• Leverage suppliers’ supply chain capacities for speed and availability
• Analyze data to enhance logistics positioning and fulfillment scalability
• Collaborate with operations support teams in Shanghai to execute inventory plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain operations
• Experience working with suppliers in a logistics or fulfillment context
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and inventory positioning
• Proficiency in financial analysis for inventory decision-making
• Ability to analyze supply chain data for operational efficiency
• Experience in international logistics, particularly in Asia-Pacific region
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with e-commerce fulfillment services like CastleGate
• Knowledge of Wayfair's supply chain ecosystem
• Advanced Excel skills for inventory modeling
• Prior work in warehouse optimization or excess inventory management

Required Skills

• Inventory management
• Supply chain optimization
• Financial analysis
• Data analytics
• Supplier relationship management
• Logistics planning
• Warehouse operations knowledge
• Excel proficiency
• Problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• E-commerce fulfillment understanding
• Excess inventory handling

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Paid time off and flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities in supply chain and logistics
• Employee discounts on Wayfair products
• Modern office in Shanghai with relocation support
• Team-building events and collaborative culture
• Stock options and long-term incentive plans

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.