Based in Lathrop, California, Jesse Alderete oversees the movement of products through our delivery network and the operations that support final delivery to customers. As a team leader, he focuses on improving efficiency and processes, ensuring shipments move on time, and coaching his supervisors to take ownership and empower their teams to perform at a high level.
Jesse is recognized by his teammates as an authentic leader with an infectious laugh and a mind that is constantly looking for ways to innovate. As a “leader of leaders,” his training and influence extend across the entire network, transforming site performance and developing the next generation of Wayfair leaders.
Read on to learn more about Jesse and his experience at Wayfair.
What project or accomplishment are you most proud of during your time at Wayfair?
I’m most proud of helping transform the delivery network in Lathrop, California, into a top-performing site. When I joined in 2019, performance was inconsistent. But in 2024, alongside my managers and my counterpart, Jad Matar, who manages our night shift team, we built a strong leadership team focused on ownership and continuous improvement. Today, our Middle Mile and final delivery operations rank among the top in the network — proof that strong teamwork drives real results.
What piece of advice would you give to new hires at Wayfair?
Focus on learning Wayfair’s culture and processes rather than comparing them with past experiences. Build relationships, stay curious and ask questions often. The more you invest in learning and understanding how Wayfair works, the more successful you’ll be.
What do you enjoy most about working at Wayfair?
The growth opportunities. I’ve seen many associates grow into leadership roles, and I’ve experienced that growth myself. Wayfair truly invests in developing its people.
What’s something about your team’s work that you wish more people knew about?
Our team thrives on strong camaraderie. That positive energy carries across the floor, where associates support and challenge each other to be their best. There’s a real sense of pride in the work we do every day.
What are you doing when you aren’t working?
I serve as the director of a men’s ministry at my church and am involved in a motorcycle ministry that supports local homeless shelters and visits prisons. It’s meaningful work that allows me to give back to my community and support others.
Who is someone who inspires you every day?
My wife. She balances her career while caring for our two daughters and our home. Her work ethic and dedication inspire me every single day.
What’s your favorite Wayfair product that you’ve purchased?
A nine-drawer dresser I recently purchased. It reminds me of how much my oldest daughter has grown as she gets ready to graduate — a proud moment for our family.