Commercial Associate - Full-Time (Summer 2026 Start)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Department: Campus - Business & Operations

Team: Business & Operations

About the Role

Wayfair's Commercial Associate role is a full-time campus position starting Summer 2026 in Boston, MA, focused on business and operations within the Commercial organization. This entry-level opportunity involves building supplier partnerships to enhance product selection, drive value, and ensure seamless customer experiences, with direct ties to warehouse and logistics functions such as inventory management, fulfillment efficiency, and supply chain reliability. Associates will work 4 days in-office (Monday-Thursday) with Fridays remote, earning a $64,000 base salary plus a $5,000 joining bonus, in a dynamic e-commerce environment dedicated to operational excellence. Key focus areas include collaborating with suppliers to optimize logistics flows, analyzing performance data for on-time deliveries and inventory turnover, and supporting cross-functional teams in demand forecasting and disruption resolution. This role provides hands-on exposure to Wayfair's supply chain operations, contributing to the end-to-end process from supplier sourcing to warehouse fulfillment, ultimately helping customers create their ideal home spaces through reliable product availability and efficient operations. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about logistics and e-commerce, the position emphasizes analytical skills, relationship-building, and a customer-first mindset, offering growth in commercial operations while Wayfair maintains a no-sponsorship policy for listed work visas.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure seamless product supply
• Collaborate on selection and assortment strategies impacting warehouse inventory
• Drive value through negotiations supporting logistics and fulfillment efficiency
• Analyze supplier performance metrics related to delivery and inventory turnover
• Support operations teams in resolving supply chain disruptions
• Contribute to customer experience by optimizing product availability via suppliers
• Assist in commercial initiatives enhancing warehouse and logistics operations
• Monitor and report on key logistics KPIs like on-time delivery and fill rates
• Partner with cross-functional teams on inventory planning and demand forecasting

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship (no STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN visas)
• Available for full-time start in June or July 2026
• Able to commit to Boston-based role with 4 days in office (Monday-Thursday)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (implied for campus role)
• Strong interest in commercial operations and supplier partnerships
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain dynamics in e-commerce
• Capacity to manage operations supporting warehouse fulfillment and inventory
• Analytical mindset for optimizing supplier relationships and operations efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in logistics or supply chain
• Knowledge of e-commerce operations and vendor management
• Experience with data analysis in operations contexts

Required Skills

• Supplier relationship management
• Supply chain analysis
• Logistics coordination
• Inventory optimization
• Vendor negotiation
• Data-driven decision making
• Operations efficiency
• Cross-functional collaboration
• E-commerce logistics knowledge
• Performance metrics tracking
• Problem-solving in supply disruptions
• Communication with suppliers
• Analytical reporting
• Demand forecasting basics
• Customer-centric operations focus

Benefits

• Base salary of $64,000
• Joining bonus of $5,000
• 4-day in-office (Monday-Thursday) with 1 remote day (Friday)
• Full-time employment starting Summer 2026
• Exposure to Wayfair's commercial operations and supply chain
• Opportunity to impact warehouse logistics and customer fulfillment
• Part of innovative e-commerce environment focused on operations excellence

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