Quince · 2 months ago
Sr. Forecasting Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $250K/yr
4+ years expQuince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by leveraging AI, analytics, and automation. They are seeking a Senior Forecasting Manager to optimize inventory performance through data-driven forecasting systems and collaboration with sourcing and technology teams.
Retail
Responsibilities
Forecast items at the style-color-size level by week, achieving key performance indicators including in-stock rates, inventory turns, and return on investment
Partner closely with the internal sourcing team and external vendors to collaborate on forecasts and maximize product availability
Work directly with the technology team to develop and implement integrated, intelligent, and automated forecasting solutions
Conduct analytics and root-cause analysis to identify opportunities for KPI improvement
Collaborate with sourcing to model vendor relationships, terms, and risk profiles
Build short-, mid-, and long-range inventory and replenishment plans that align with business strategy
Present forecasts, strategies, and performance updates weekly to executives
Manage and mentor one or more team members as the function scales
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of experience in inventory planning, merchandising, or related analytics/technology roles
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management preferred
Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in advanced Excel statistical functions
Fluency with Google Suite and 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 to maximize opportunities and minimize risks
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 where established processes may not yet exist
Preferred
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, with the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations
Strong understanding of how forecasting impacts company priorities, objectives, and financial performance
Bias toward leveraging technology for operational improvement
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
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sid Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO
Zunu Mittal
President, Co-Founder
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