Sr Manager, Materials Planning

About Quince

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who want to come together and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. We find, build relationships with, and work directly with the manufacturing partners behind some of the world’s finest products. From there, our teams design smart, efficient operational processes and build and deploy proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to help us scale fast.

What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Today, tens of millions of people across a growing number of countries come – and return – to Quince because they trust us to deliver.

Our Culture

Quince is a culture built for builders by builders. Our way of working starts with a blank sheet of paper. We question conventional thinking, use technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to turn ideas into reality. We aren’t interested in replicating how others do retail. We’re building a better way – at a speed and scale unlike anything that’s been done before.

• We dream big and chase the hard problems others shy away from. Rejecting long-held assumptions is part of our company's DNA. Where conventional wisdom says you have to choose – soft or durable, speed or rigor, quality or price – we ask why that trade-off has to exist in the first place.
• Our pace is fast and the bar is high because our customers expect a lot from us and we refuse to let them down. We believe the best results come from challenging ourselves, learning from one another, and building on each other's strengths.
• Here, responsibility is not determined by role, tenure, or seniority. Every team member - no matter their level - has the opportunity to drive our business and shape our trajectory.

If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support material procurement and sourcing activities across Quince’s manufacturing and supply base
• Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to align sourcing strategies with production capacity and operational priorities
• Evaluate supplier performance across quality, reliability, and operational metrics; identify risks and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams to support execution, decision-making, and performance visibility
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning efficiency, supplier performance, and overall value creation
• Support reporting and analytics to inform procurement decisions and operational performance

Requirements:

• Foundational understanding of supply chain concepts, including procurement, inventory management, sourcing, and manufacturing operations
• Experience or comfort working with analytics and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations

Year One Deliverables

• Material In-Stock Rate > 95%: Ensure consistent material availability to support production and minimize disruptions
• Weeks of Supply (WOS): Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing availability with working capital efficiency
• Lead Time Accuracy > 90%: Improve and stabilize supplier and material lead times to support planning accuracy and responsiveness
• Forecast Accuracy > 80%: Partner with cross-functional teams to improve demand and material forecast accuracy