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Quince

Direct-to-consumer fashion and home goods retailer

Sourcing Director - Apparel, Dress & Skirt

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 15 years of director-level strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management experience operating with major U.S.-based retailers.
  • Deep connections with partner factories in the Dress & Skirts category across woven, knit, and sweater-knit fabrications globally, including APAC, IST, and EMEA regions.
  • Experience leveraging factory and vendor expertise to design products, engineer costs, and bring products to market, with thorough knowledge of key materials localized in the region.
  • A general manager mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing experience, including lean or just-in-time methods.
  • Deep understanding of category costs and ability to drive product cost savings through clean sheets and negotiation tactics.
  • Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and analytical skills, with a focus on execution, problem-solving, process improvement, and brand enhancement.
  • Business acumen and willingness to embrace technology and artificial intelligence.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the end-to-end supply chain and sourcing strategy for women's Dress & Skirts categories across woven, knit, and sweater-knit fabrications, including a multi-sourcing approach to build resilience.
  • Onboard new manufacturing partners to Quince's direct-to-consumer model and coach them on operating within a rapid-replenishment, manufacturer-to-consumer environment.
  • Educate partners on the Quince Operating System, including operational excellence through rapid lead times and a consumer-oriented approach, a financial model focused on high return on invested capital, and technical integration through proficient use of the Vendor Portal.
  • Drive continuous improvement in quality, speed and accuracy, product availability, and margin-accretive performance, targeting a defect rate below 0.5%, replenishment lead time under 14 days, and an in-stock rate above 99%.
  • Lead catalog expansion with Merchandising and Product Development teams by launching new styles and colors approved through the New Product Creation process.
  • Conduct structured quarterly business reviews with each partner's management, covering strategic alignment, business performance, areas for improvement, and future objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

About the Company

Quince

Direct-to-consumer fashion and home goods retailer

Quince is an online retailer that sells fashion and lifestyle products directly from manufacturers at affordable prices. Customers shop on its website for items like dresses, blouses, leather goods, and home essentials, and the company earns revenue from online sales while reducing costs by cutting out intermediaries. The brand differentiates itself through direct global sourcing to offer affordable luxury and by building a community of advocate customers who share experiences with #OneQuince. Its goal is to provide high-quality products at accessible prices and cultivate a loyal online community around the Quince brand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Series E
Total funding
$958M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2018

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