Sr. Forecasting Manager

Quince

30d • $110,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Forecasting Manager to join our growing operations team and play a critical role in optimizing Quince’s inventory performance. In this role, you will manage forecasts at all levels to drive inventory turns, improve in-stock performance, and maximize return on investment.
Because Quince’s business model is unique, this position will be equally unique in its execution—combining analytical rigor, strategic partnership, and hands-on collaboration with sourcing, technology, and vendor teams.
Success in this position means building data-driven forecasting systems that balance product availability with working capital efficiency while supporting Quince’s mission to deliver luxury quality at radically low prices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees