Senior Specialist, Inventory Control, Wayfair Stores

Senior Specialist of Inventory Control

As a Senior Specialist of Inventory Control, you will help keep Wayfair's retail operations running smoothly by resolving receiving exceptions, improving inventory accuracy, and supporting store teams across a growing regional network. You play a key role in ensuring products flow correctly from our fulfillment centers to stores, creating a seamless shopping experience for our customers. In this role, you will serve as the subject matter expert for inbound exceptions, partner closely with Field Operations and other support teams, and provide training across multiple stores. You will also use data, strong follow through, and continuous improvement strategies to minimize discrepancies and keep inventory ready for sale. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is energized by creating scalable processes that support our expanding store footprint.

What Does a Sr. Specialist of Inventory Control Do?

• Resolve Inbound Exceptions : Investigate and resolve receiving issues quickly and accurately so inventory remains sellable and available to customers.
• Serve as the SME for Exceptions : Provide training, resources, and guidance to store teams on inbound exceptions processes and best practices.
• Analyze Inventory Trends : Review receiving performance data, spot patterns, and recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy across stores.
• Partner Across the Network : Collaborate with fulfillment centers, P&A teams, Field Operations, and corporate partners to reduce exceptions and troubleshoot challenges.
• Assess Store Performance Weekly : Review weekly inventory metrics and provide clear insights and action plans to store leadership.
• Conduct Targeted Cycle Counts : Perform focused counts tied to discrepancies, category resets, or seasonal updates.
• Support Inventory Audits : Play an important role in bi-annual audits and BOH cycle counts to maintain operational excellence.
• Oversee Adjustments and Daily Tickets : Manage daily damage reviews, inventory adjustments, and tickets within Tangerine, escalating when service levels require attention.

You'll Thrive in This Role if You Have :

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What are the Benefits?

And So Much More : We've got more good stuff where that came from! NOTE : our full-time roles receive the full benefits package above, while part-time or seasonal team members may have modified offerings. Your recruiter or in-store team can help with any questions! Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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