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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Looking for candidates at the Sr. Manager level or above - Director-level preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandising, or related analytics/technology roles.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in advanced Excel statistical functions.
• Fluency with Google Suite and comfort working with large data sets.
• Experience prototyping inventory optimization techniques and converting insights into scalable technology.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to maximize opportunities and minimize risks.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to find, organize, and use data to draw actionable conclusions with minimal assumptions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment where established processes may not yet exist.

Preferred:

• • Insatiable curiosity and a desire to uncover insights that drive results.
  • Willingness to form and share informed points of view with peers and executives.
  • Ability to pivot quickly and thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment.
  • Commitment to building scalable processes and industry-leading technology.
  • Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations.
  • Strong understanding of how forecasting impacts company priorities, objectives, and financial performance.
  • Bias toward leveraging technology for operational improvement.

Pay Range: $189,000 - $247,000

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$189,000-$247,000 USD