Program Manager, Materials Planning

Quince
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in global supply chain operations and a track record of driving supplier performance.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in global manufacturing and supplier management who thrive on cross-functional collaboration
    — “Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to align sourcing strategies with production capacity and operational priorities”
  • Individuals who have previously driven improvements in forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency
    — “Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning efficiency, supplier performance, and overall value creation”

Things to consider

  • The role requires maintaining high in-stock rates and forecast accuracy as year-one deliverables
    — “Material In-Stock Rate > 95%: Ensure consistent material availability to support production and minimize disruptions”
  • The position is likely to demand high performance metrics and rapid execution
    — “Our pace is fast and the bar is high because our customers expect a lot from us”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in optimizing supplier lead times and inventory levels in your resume and interviews
    — “Maintain optimal inventory levels by balancing availability with working capital efficiency”
  • Demonstrate your ability to improve forecast accuracy through cross-functional collaboration
    — “Partner with cross-functional teams to improve demand and material forecast accuracy”
  • Showcase your analytical skills with examples of data-driven recommendations that improved operational performance
    — “Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • support material procurement and sourcing
  • align sourcing strategies with production capacity
  • evaluate supplier performance
  • collaborate cross-functionally
  • contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Typical background
strong foundation in supply chain conceptscollaborative mindset

Skills & requirements

Required

Material ProcurementSourcingSupplier Performance EvaluationCross-functional CollaborationContinuous ImprovementReporting And Analytics

Preferred

MerchandisingProduction Planning

Stack & domain

Materials PlanningProcurementSourcingSupply ChainProduction CapabilitiesSupplier PerformanceQualityReliabilityOperational MetricsCross-functional CollaborationContinuous ImprovementReportingAnalyticsAnalytical ThinkingOperational MindsetCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkMentorshipSupply Chain ManagementProduction Management

About the role

Original posting from Quince via Greenhouse

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.

Quince is seeking a highly analytical, technical, and operationally minded Program Manager, Materials Planning to support material procurement and sourcing across our global manufacturing and supplier network. This role plays a critical part in ensuring alignment between sourcing strategies, production capabilities, and operational goals.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in supply chain concepts, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to grow into increasing levels of ownership and impact.

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 

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$137,000—$185,000 USDWHY QUINCE?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.

Source: Quince careers (Greenhouse)

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