Product Development Lead - Man's Apparel
Product Development Lead - Man's Apparel
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Job Description
OUR STORY
Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.
OUR VALUES
Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.
High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.
Essential design. We dont chase trends and we dont sell everything. Were expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.
Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.
Environmentally and Socially conscious. Were committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.
OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS
Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail technology and building early stage companies. Youll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB Google D.E. Shaw Stitch Fix Urban Outfitters Wayfair McKinsey Nike etc.
Summary: Quince is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining vendor partnerships ensuring high-quality production in mens apparel and driving excellence in our supply chain operations. This role is pivotal in maintaining our commitment to providing luxury items at accessible prices while adhering to sustainable practices.
Responsibilities:
- Scout and establish partnerships with vendor partners in China SEA or ROW for high-quality mens apparel production.
- Pitch and onboard vendor partners efficiently setting clear test period criteria and ensuring scalability potential.
- Drive excellence in partner operations expand the supply base and optimize product costs quality and commercial terms within Quince categories.
- Act as an ambassador to partners building and enhancing relationships for continuous improvement.
- Increase hit-rate launches through product excellence and expedite development times by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of sourcing and merchandising experience in mens apparel with high-end overseas brands or retailers.
- Proven self-starter and quick independent learner with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
- Strong analytical mindset focused on execution process improvement and brand enhancement.
- Deep understanding of the product development process with expertise in utilizing factory and vendor resources effectively.
- Proactive and curious learner adaptable to changing circumstances and open to new perspectives.
- Solid background in supply chain management or operations contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the retail landscape.
- Excellent interpersonal skills fostering collaboration across teams with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family background skills and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. Bonus eligibility varies by role and is determined based on the positions impact and contribution to our strategic goals.
Pay Range
$1 - $2 USD
At Quince were 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 Zoomnever 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
