Quince · 5 months ago
Head of Supply Chain-United Kingdom
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expQuince is a retail and technology company focused on providing high-quality products at lower prices. They are seeking a UK-based Head of Supply Chain, Planning, Inventory & Returns to lead supply chain operations across the UK and Europe, ensuring agility and efficiency in support of global growth.
Retail
Responsibilities
Lead the setup, implementation, and ongoing operations of UK/EU-based distribution centres (DCs) and warehousing solutions
Define and execute regional supply chain strategies that align with global business goals, while meeting local regulatory requirements
Partner cross-functionally with global teams to align forecasts, promotions, and fulfilment planning
Develop planning models and decision frameworks to minimise stockouts, reduce excess, and improve cash flow
Oversee purchasing, replenishment cycles, and inbound logistics from global manufacturing partners
Build and manage mid- to last-mile logistics across the UK and Europe, leveraging both in-house and third-party logistics providers
Implement a customer-centric returns and reverse logistics process that is efficient and cost-effective
Track and analyse returns trends to inform product, sizing, and packaging decisions
Foster strong relationships with manufacturing partners across Asia, the EU, and other key regions
Support onboarding, compliance, and performance management for global suppliers
Negotiate favourable commercial terms that balance cost efficiency, ethical standards, and service levels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field
12+ years of experience in supply chain leadership, with demonstrated success managing end-to-end supply chain operations
Strong experience with global supplier management, with UK and/or EU operational exposure
Proven track record in establishing and scaling distribution centres (DCs)/warehouses, and optimizing e-commerce fulfilment across multiple markets
Expertise in demand planning, inventory optimisation, and supply chain cost modelling
Hands-on experience with third-party logistics (3PL), carrier negotiations, and reverse logistics
Proficiency with ERP, WMS, and supply chain planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, NetSuite)
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc in Supply Chain or Analytics) or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, APICS, Six Sigma)
Established network and deep knowledge of the European supply chain landscape, including familiarity with regulatory and logistics nuances across EU markets
Experience with AI and large language model (LLM) strategies applied to supply chain forecasting, automation, or decision-making frameworks
Exposure to digital supply chain transformation, including leveraging advanced analytics and intelligent automation
Track record of navigating fast-scaling, high-growth environments, ideally in direct-to-consumer (DTC) or omnichannel commerce
Company
Quince
Quince is an affordable luxury brand that sells high-quality fashion and home goods at radically low prices— direct from the factory floor.
201-500 employees
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