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Sr Manager, Materials Planning

Quince - Remote - Remote - posted 2026-10-01

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Salary: USD 137,000 - 185,000 / annual

Quince is a manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) brand delivering high-quality essentials at accessible prices across apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model that eliminates traditional retail layers, working directly with global manufacturing partners and leveraging proprietary technology and analytics to scale. The Sr Manager, Materials Planning will support material procurement and sourcing across Quince's global manufacturing and supplier network, playing a critical role in aligning sourcing strategies with production capabilities and operational goals. Key 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 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 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

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