Category Associate, Recreation (Paid)

Location: Shanghai, China

Department: Category Management & Lifestyle Brands

Team: Business & Operations

About the Role

Wayfair is revolutionizing home shopping in Asia through its eCommerce platform, and the Category Associate, Recreation (Paid) role in Shanghai focuses on warehouse, logistics, and operations within Category Management & Lifestyle Brands. This position owns the recreation category, working closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient supply chain flow from procurement to warehouse fulfillment, driving strategic decisions that impact inventory turnover, delivery speeds, and overall operational performance in the Asia market. Key responsibilities include building supplier partnerships to optimize logistics, analyzing warehouse metrics for stock efficiency, and executing plans to mitigate supply disruptions. The role demands expertise in operations to advance category goals, manage key relationships, and contribute directly to Wayfair's bottom line through improved logistics and distribution strategies. Ideal candidates bring logistics experience, data-driven problem-solving, and a passion for eCommerce operations, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment supporting Wayfair's expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers for timely warehouse fulfillment
• Develop category strategies to optimize inventory levels and logistics efficiency
• Collaborate with internal operations teams to drive warehouse and distribution performance
• Analyze key business metrics including stock turnover and delivery timelines
• Manage supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery and quality control
• Execute tactical plans to support Asia market logistics expansion
• Problem-solve supply chain disruptions impacting warehouse operations
• Define goals for recreation category to enhance operational bottom line

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 for operations and logistics metrics
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams in operations environments
• Fluency in English and Mandarin

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wayfair or similar eCommerce platforms in logistics
• Knowledge of recreation category products and supply chain specifics
• Advanced Excel or data visualization tools for warehouse analytics

Required Skills

• Supplier relationship management
• Data analysis and metrics tracking
• Supply chain and logistics optimization
• Inventory management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic planning
• Problem-solving
• Excel proficiency
• eCommerce operations knowledge
• Mandarin and English communication
• Warehouse fulfillment coordination
• Performance metric management
• Tactical execution

Benefits

• Competitive paid salary structure
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities in logistics and operations
• Employee discounts on Wayfair products
• Flexible working arrangements in Shanghai office
• Team-building events and wellness programs

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