Merchandising Associate - Full-Time (Summer 2026)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Department: Campus - Business & Operations

Team: Business & Operations

About the Role

The Merchandising Associate - Full-Time (Summer 2026) role at Wayfair is a Boston-based opportunity designed for upcoming graduates to launch their careers in e-commerce operations and logistics. Starting in June or July 2026, associates will earn a base salary of $64,000 plus a $5,000 joining bonus, working a hybrid schedule of 4 days in-office (Monday-Thursday) and 1 remote day (Friday). This position focuses on developing merchandising strategies that support Wayfair's warehouse and supply chain efficiency, analyzing product assortments, and optimizing inventory for seamless fulfillment operations. Wayfair does not sponsor work visas for this role. In the Campus - Business & Operations department, Merchandising Associates tackle complex problems in logistics and e-commerce, collaborating on company-wide initiatives to enhance operational performance. Responsibilities include building solutions for supply chain challenges, monitoring key metrics, and working cross-functionally to drive merchandising decisions that impact warehouse logistics. This role offers endless growth paths across technology, commercial, operations, marketing, and finance, challenging recent grads to contribute meaningfully to Wayfair's dynamic logistics ecosystem from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies for merchandising in Wayfair's supply chain operations
• Analyze inventory and product assortment to optimize warehouse fulfillment
• Collaborate with logistics teams to solve complex operational problems
• Support company-wide initiatives in e-commerce and technology operations
• Monitor performance metrics for merchandising and logistics efficiency
• Build solutions for supply chain and operations challenges
• Assist in launching products through effective merchandising practices
• Work cross-functionally with business and operations teams in a campus environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or upcoming graduate (class of 2026)
• Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship (no STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN)
• Available to start in June or July 2026
• Ability to commit to full-time role in Boston, MA
• Interest in e-commerce, operations, and logistics
• Strong problem-solving abilities for operations initiatives
• Willingness to work 4 days in office (Mon-Thu) with 1 remote day (Fri)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship or experience in merchandising, supply chain, or operations
• Knowledge of e-commerce logistics and inventory management
• Experience with data analysis in warehouse or fulfillment contexts

Required Skills

• Problem-solving
• Analytical thinking
• Business strategy development
• E-commerce knowledge
• Operations management
• Logistics coordination
• Inventory analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data-driven decision making
• Supply chain optimization
• Merchandising principles
• Project management
• Adaptability to hybrid work
• Communication skills
• Initiative in fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Base salary of $64,000
• Joining bonus of $5,000
• Full-time employment with career launch support for graduates
• 4-day in-office (Mon-Thu) and 1-day remote (Fri) hybrid schedule
• Opportunities across technology, commercial, operations, marketing, and finance
• Challenging projects solving complex warehouse and logistics problems
• Boston-based role in dynamic e-commerce environment

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