Position Summary

The Project Manager will be a key member of the Wayfair Industrial Engineering team. The PM will work closely with both the IE team and the various Warehouse Operations groups. The PMs primary role is to own projects from start to finish, identify and implement “Best Practices” and “Best Methods”, support tracking of key performance indicators & initiate process improvements throughout the operation. The PM will own scope, schedule and cost of various projects. PM experience required. Experience in warehouse or manufacturing preferred.  

Job Responsibilities   

• Provides project management support for process development and improvement initiatives to reinforce the goal of Operational Excellence
• Provides change management guidance, assists with process and equipment validation including but not limited to development, training, documentation and reporting
• Generates and assesses metrics for dissemination of trends that affect service quality and customer reviews through the use of statistics and quality engineering tools
• Knowledge of data mining techniques (SQL)
• Manage projects related to LMS, WMS and Process Improvement.
• Knowledge of Space planning and layout design (AutoCad)

• Support the development of RFPs as needed
• Work with multifunctional teams to drive projects to completion
• Perform ROI Analysis and Procurement for various supply chain solutions including hardware, software, & supporting technology

• Return on Investment / Operational audits
• Practices safe work procedures, and follows all safety rules at all times
• Travel required – 40%

Minimum Requirements  

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field 
• 1-3 years of experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of hands on project management experience or warehouse continuous improvement in lieu of bachelor’s degree