Sr. Associate - Specialty Retail Brands (SRB) Curated Merchant

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Department: E-Commerce Merchandising

Team: Business & Operations

About the Role

The Sr. Associate - Specialty Retail Brands (SRB) Curated Merchant role at Wayfair in Boston, MA, within the E-Commerce Merchandising department, focuses on bridging online curation with physical retail operations for brands like AllModern, Birch Lane, and Joss & Main. Targeting the $60B specialty furniture market, this position optimizes product assortments and in-store presentations, acting as a key liaison between merchants, planning & allocation (P&A), visual merchandising, and store teams to ensure efficient execution of strategies that drive sales in warehouse-supported retail environments. Core responsibilities include managing the product lifecycle from warehouse allocation to store shelves, analyzing sales and logistics data for targeted improvements, and resolving operational bottlenecks to maximize inventory turnover and availability. This role emphasizes logistics specifics such as demand forecasting, replenishment coordination, and store-specific adaptations, making it pivotal for Wayfair's hybrid e-commerce and physical retail model. Ideal candidates bring retail operations experience, strong analytical skills, and a passion for specialty furniture logistics, contributing to Wayfair's growth in omnichannel merchandising while leveraging warehouse efficiencies for elevated customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize product assortment and presentation in physical Wayfair retail stores
• Act as liaison between merchants, planning & allocation, visual merchandising, and store operations teams
• Manage full product lifecycle from warehouse allocation to in-store execution
• Analyze sales and inventory data to drive store-specific logistics improvements
• Ensure seamless execution of merchandising strategies to maximize sales and operational efficiency
• Collaborate on demand forecasting and inventory replenishment for specialty retail brands
• Monitor store performance metrics related to product availability and turnover
• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks impacting store merchandising
• Support visual merchandising initiatives tied to warehouse logistics

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in retail merchandising, inventory management, or supply chain operations
• Proven track record in optimizing product assortments for physical retail environments
• Experience collaborating with planning & allocation teams in logistics-heavy operations
• Strong analytical skills for sales data and inventory performance metrics
• Familiarity with warehouse-to-store product lifecycle management
• Ability to drive operational improvements in store fulfillment and allocation
• Knowledge of retail operations in furniture or specialty goods logistics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wayfair's supply chain or specialty retail brands
• Advanced proficiency in inventory planning software and ERP systems
• Background in visual merchandising for high-volume logistics operations
• MBA or certification in supply chain management

Required Skills

• Retail merchandising expertise
• Inventory planning and allocation
• Sales data analysis
• Supply chain optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Product lifecycle management
• Visual merchandising coordination
• Store operations knowledge
• Demand forecasting
• Excel and data analytics tools
• Logistics and warehouse coordination
• Problem-solving in fast-paced retail
• Communication with store and merchant teams
• Attention to detail in assortment curation
• Adaptability to specialty retail dynamics

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching and retirement savings plans
• Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work options
• Professional development stipend and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts on Wayfair products
• Wellness programs including gym memberships and mental health support
• Stock options and ownership in a growing e-commerce leader

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