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Program Manager, Materials Planning
- Remote from
- USA
- Salary
- USD 137k–185k / yr
- Department
- Project & Program Management
- Employment
- Full Time
- Experience
- Senior
- Published
- Apply before
- 4 Dec 2026
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- 21
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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 USD
WHY 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.
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I would begin by segmenting materials by demand volatility, lead time, criticality, and supplier reliability. I would then set appropriate safety-stock and reorder parameters, monitor exceptions through a regular dashboard, and work with planning and suppliers to resolve capacity or lead-time constraints before they cause shortages.
I would use a balanced scorecard covering on-time delivery, lead-time accuracy, quality performance, fill rate, responsiveness, capacity risk, and cost or working-capital impact. I would review trends with the supplier, identify root causes for misses, and agree on measurable corrective actions with clear owners and follow-up dates.
I would compare forecasted demand with actual consumption at the material and product-category level, identify systematic bias and volatility drivers, and incorporate merchandising, production, and supplier inputs. I would also establish a recurring review cadence so forecast changes are translated quickly into material plans.
I communicate the issue early with a concise view of the affected materials, timing, production or customer impact, root cause, and available mitigation options. I clearly state the decision needed, such as expediting, reallocating inventory, adjusting production, or approving an alternate source, and maintain an action tracker until resolution.
A strong example would be analyzing lead-time variability and stockout history to show that a single average lead time understates risk for a critical supplier. Based on the analysis, I would recommend revised planning parameters, supplier escalation, and a targeted buffer, then measure whether service levels improve without creating unnecessary inventory.
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