Head of Planning

The role

The Head of Planning will lead inventory planning and forecasting functions for a specific business portfolio. This senior individual contributor role focuses on optimizing inventory performance, driving inventory turns, and improving in-stock performance.

What you will do

• Forecast items at the style-color-size level by week.
• Partner with internal sourcing teams and external vendors on forecasts.
• Work with the technology team to develop and implement automated forecasting solutions.
• Conduct analytics and root-cause analysis for KPI improvement.
• Collaborate with sourcing to model vendor relationships, terms, and risk profiles.
• Build short-, mid-, and long-range inventory and replenishment plans.
• Present forecasts, strategies, and performance updates weekly to executives.
• Manage and mentor one or more team members.

Required qualifications

• Sr. Manager level or above
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandising, or related analytics/technology roles
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in advanced Excel statistical functions
• Fluency with Google Suite
• Comfort working with large data sets
• Experience prototyping inventory optimization techniques and converting insights into scalable technology
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Proven ability to find, organize, and use data to draw actionable conclusions with minimal assumptions
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment

Nice to have

• Director-level
• MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management
• Insatiable curiosity and a desire to uncover insights that drive results
• Willingness to form and share informed points of view with peers and executives
• Ability to pivot quickly and thrive in a dynamic, startup-like environment
• Commitment to building scalable processes and industry-leading technology
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Strong understanding of how forecasting impacts company priorities, objectives, and financial performance
• Bias toward leveraging technology for operational improvement

Benefits

• Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About the company

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators. They use a manufacturer-to-consumer model to deliver high quality essentials for low prices.