Head of Planning

Quince
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 189,000 - 247,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Collaboration","Root-cause analysis","Continuous improvement","Presentation and communication"]

Own inventory planning and forecasting for a defined portfolio area, optimizing inventory turns, in-stock performance, and ROI through weekly style-color-size forecasting and replenishment plans. Partner with sourcing, vendors, and internal stakeholders while building best-in-class forecasting systems and integrated automated solutions with the technology team. Lead analytics and root-cause analysis, present results to executives, and help shape future Planning processes as the function scales.

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Quince
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Head of Planning

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Job Summary

Own inventory planning and forecasting for a defined portfolio area, optimizing inventory turns, in-stock performance, and ROI through weekly style-color-size forecasting and replenishment plans. Partner with sourcing, vendors, and internal stakeholders while building best-in-class forecasting systems and integrated automated solutions with the technology team. Lead analytics and root-cause analysis, present results to executives, and help shape future Planning processes as the function scales.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Forecast items at the style-color-size level by week to drive in-stock rates, inventory turns, and ROI.
  • •Collaborate with sourcing and external vendors to align forecasts and maximize product availability.
  • •Partner with the technology team to develop and implement integrated automated forecasting solutions.
  • •Perform analytics and root-cause analysis to identify KPI improvement opportunities.
  • •Build and present short-, mid-, and long-range inventory and replenishment plans, mentoring team members as the function scales.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 189,000 - 247,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Sr. Manager level or above (Director-level preferred).
  • •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, including advanced Excel statistical functions, and ability to work with large data sets.
  • •Experience prototyping inventory optimization techniques and translating insights into scalable technology; strong collaboration skills with internal/external partners.
Experience:10+ yearsRetailInventory planningMerchandisingSupply chainAnalyticsTechnology
Education:Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management
Skills:Analytical thinkingCollaborationRoot-cause analysisContinuous improvementPresentation and communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ExcelGoogle SuiteGoogle MeetsZoom

Company Brief

Quince
Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand offering affordable, high-quality apparel, home goods, and essentials—such as cashmere, basics, and home textiles—focused on transparent sourcing and value pricing for customers.
Industry: Direct to Consumer Brands
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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