Production Manager

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 IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, problem-solver and successful in combining technology and data into best-in-class outcomes. The candidate is energized by solving complex business problems and consistently effective in making high-judgment decisions at rapid pace amidst the frequent ambiguity that comes with charting a course of action with no precedent. Moreover, the ideal candidate is energized by an environment where strategy, innovation and decision-making are intentionally distributed, where candor, speed and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers.

As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for creating great vendor experience, and driving initiatives with vendors shortening the lead time and ensuring vendors are delivering on time to keep our in stock high. You will report to the regional head of production and will work cross-functionally with our global-based sourcing team and logistics team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct end to end lead time production assessments and implement key initiatives to measure and drive shorter production lead time - enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Explore cost savings opportunities within the production, ensuring efficient utilization of time and resources.
• Work closely with the materials sourcing team, inventory planning team, overseeing production efficiency to optimize supply chain operations.
• Manage strategic partnerships with vendors, ensuring great experience working with Quince and that they're compliance with the company's needs and demands.
• Manage suppliers on time delivery metrics to hit 90% OTD with every supplier within your responsibility
• Able to work with vendors and engineers to achieve data quality standards and become expert in using internal tools and portals to achieve results
• Able to work with cross-functional team, collate information (in a scalable way) to drive vendor performance, ensuring best customer experience
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with management of each partner Strategy, Business Highlights, Performance, Areas for improvement

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of Sourcing or Procurement, deep understanding of Suppliers' end to end production processes
• Operating with major China / US-based online retailers (M2C)
• Strong network with partner factory in sourcing for Apparel and Home
• GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.
• Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

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

$1—$50 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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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.