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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter problem-solver and successful in combining technology and data into best-in-class outcomes. The candidate is energized by solving complex business problems and consistently effective in making high-judgment decisions at rapid pace amidst the frequent ambiguity that comes with charting a course of action with no precedent. Moreover the ideal candidate is energized by an environment where strategy innovation and decision-making are intentionally distributed where candor speed and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute category supply chain strategy including multi-sourcing for bedding bath other home textiles and/ or decorative accents;
- Onboard partners onto the Quince model and coach them to operate in a rapid replenishment M2C environment.
- Coach partners on Quince OS - Operational (Rapid LT consumer-oriented) Financial Model (high ROIC) and Technical (Vendor Portal)
- Catalog Expansion: In conjunction with Merchants and PD launch NPC-approved new styles and colors
- Drive Operational Excellence: High Quality (<0.5% defect) Fast and accurate (Replenishment Lead Time < 14 days) Available (>99% in-stock) and Margin Accretive performance
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with management of each partner - Strategy Business Highlights Performance Areas for improvement.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8 years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers
- Deep set of partner factory connections within the Home category across Asia (primarily India but also South Asia Southeast Asia and China where relevant)
- Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design cost engineer and bring products to market.
- GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience
- Highly organized detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution problem solving improving processes and brand enhancement.
- Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication presentation and interpersonal skills
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices. Shop premium essentials with no middleman.
