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If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you.

THE ROLE

Head of Planning

We’re looking for a Head of Planning to join our growing Operations team. You will play a critical role in optimizing Quince’s inventory performance by leading all Inventory Planning and Forecasting functions for a specific area of the business portfolio, TBD. In this role, you will own forecasting and replenishment for your business, driving optimal inventory turns, improve in-stock performance, and maximize return on investment. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant ownership and influence.

Because Quince’s business model is unique, this position will be equally unique in its execution—combining analytical rigor, strategic partnership, and active collaboration with merchandising, sourcing, technology, and vendor teams. This is a hands-on role that requires a high level of performance and execution, aligned with Quince’s operating principles.

Success in this position means working within and building best-in-class forecasting systems that balance product availability with working capital efficiency while supporting Quince’s mission to deliver luxury quality at radically low prices. As a part of the Planning team, this person will play a critical role in shaping future Planning processes at Quince, helping to architect the solutions and capabilities of tomorrow to support our rapid growth.

This role will report directly to a VP of Inventory Planning.

Responsibilities

Forecast items at the style-color-size level by week, achieving key performance indicators including in-stock rates, inventory turns, and return on investment.

Partner closely with the internal sourcing team and external vendors to collaborate on forecasts and maximize product availability.

Work directly with the technology team to develop and implement integrated, intelligent, and automated forecasting solutions.

Conduct analytics and root-cause analysis to identify opportunities for KPI improvement.

Collaborate with sourcing to model vendor relationships, terms, and risk profiles.

Build short-, mid-, and long-range inventory and replenishment plans that align with business strategy.

Present forecasts, strategies, and performance updates weekly to executives.

Manage and mentor one or more team members as the function scales.