Category Associate - Home Improvement

Location: Shanghai, China

Department: Category Management & Lifestyle Brands

Team: Business & Operations

About the Role

Wayfair is revolutionizing home shopping in Asia, and the Category Associate - Home Improvement role in Shanghai focuses on warehouse, logistics, and operations within Category Management & Lifestyle Brands. You will own the home improvement category, managing supplier relationships critical to supply chain efficiency, inventory flow into warehouses, and seamless fulfillment operations. Collaborating with external partners and internal teams, you'll drive strategic decisions that optimize logistics, reduce operational costs, and boost category performance across Wayfair's Asia eCommerce platform. Key responsibilities include building supplier partnerships for reliable product delivery to warehouses, analyzing logistics metrics to forecast demand and manage stock levels, and executing plans to enhance operational agility. This role demands expertise in supply chain problem-solving, cross-functional coordination with fulfillment centers, and a direct impact on Wayfair's bottom line through efficient warehouse and logistics strategies. Ideal for professionals passionate about eCommerce operations in a dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and external partners for logistics efficiency
• Define category strategy focusing on home improvement products and supply chain optimization
• Manage key supplier relationships impacting warehouse inventory and fulfillment
• Analyze and drive key business metrics related to operations and logistics performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute tactical plans for category growth
• Problem-solve logistics challenges to ensure timely product availability
• Oversee inventory levels and demand forecasting for warehouse operations
• Drive strategic decisions to improve bottom-line through efficient supply chain management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or supplier relations in eCommerce or retail
• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or logistics coordination
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes in Asia markets
• Proficiency in data analysis tools for business metrics tracking
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams in operations and logistics
• Fluency in English and Mandarin

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with home improvement product logistics and warehousing
• Prior work with Wayfair or similar eCommerce platforms in Asia
• Knowledge of international shipping and customs for warehouse fulfillment

Required Skills

• Supplier relationship management
• Data analysis and metrics tracking
• Supply chain and logistics coordination
• Inventory management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic planning
• Problem-solving
• eCommerce operations knowledge
• Excel and data visualization tools
• Mandarin and English communication
• Demand forecasting
• Warehouse fulfillment processes
• Negotiation skills
• Project management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Paid time off and flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities in eCommerce and logistics
• Employee discounts on Wayfair products
• Modern office in Shanghai with relocation support
• Team-building events and wellness programs

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