Job Application for Senior Forecast Analyst at Quince

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 don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything. We’re 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. We’re 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. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

The objective of the Senior Forecast Analyst is to manage forecasts at all levels with the objective of optimizing inventory turns in support of the Quince business model. Because the model is unique, the role will be unique in its execution, achievement of Key Performance Indicators and interaction with internal and external business partners.

Responsibilities

Forecast Items at the style-color-size level by week while achieving an objective set of key performance indicators which include In-Stocks, Inventory Turn, Return on Investment and others
Partner closely with the internal sourcing team and directly with vendors to collaborate on forecasts and maximize the availability of Inventory
Work directly with the Technology Team to drive the development and/or implementation of an integrated, intelligent and automated technology solutions
Perform analytics to answer questions that will lead to improved KPI performance
Work with sourcing to model vendor relationships, vendor terms and risks
Build short, mid and long-range plans in support of the strategic needs of the business
Present Forecasts, Strategy and Plans weekly to executives
May manage 1 or more individuals

Qualifications

4-6 years in an Inventory Planning, Merchandising or related Analytics or Technology roles
College Degree Required, MBA or Masters in Supply Chain Management

Skills

Strong Analytic Skills with experience using advanced statistical functions in Excel
Fluent with Google Suite
Experience prototyping Inventory Optimization Techniques and converting to scalable Technology.
The ability to collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize opportunities and minimize risks
Strong commitment to continuously improve
Ability to find, organize and use data to draw conclusions while minimizing the use of assumption
Comfort working in a fast paced environment where established processes may not exist

Characteristics of the prototype candidate

Insatiable curiosity and the desire for answers
Willing to have a point of view and share it with business partners, peers and executives
Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as business changes
Ability to thrive in a start-up environment
Committed to building scalable processes and industry winning technology
Extremely effective presentation and communication skills while effectively utilizing supporting materials and applications
Clearly understands the relationship between their work and the priorities, objectives and financial performance of the company.
Bias towards Technology

Quince seeks to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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 position’s impact and contribution to our strategic goals.

Pay Range

$110,000 - $130,000 USD

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.

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At Quince, we're 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 Zoom—never 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.

Senior Forecast Analyst

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