Material Manager - Mills

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 EVERYONE SHOULD BE ABLE TO AFFORD NICE THINGS.

Quality shouldn’t be a luxury.

We’re proud of our mission to bring the world’s highest quality goods to people at affordable prices.

QUALITY IS MORE THAN MATERIALS.

True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards.

WE FOCUS ON THE ESSENTIALS.

From the perfect crewneck sweater to hotel quality sheets, we're all about high quality essentials that bring enjoyment to daily life.

WE’RE INNOVATING TO MAKE UNREAL PRICES A REALITY.

Our uniquely developed factory-direct model lets us offer exceptionally high quality goods for much lower prices than our competitors.

ALWAYS A BETTER DEAL.

We believe in real price transparency, for both our customers and factory partners.

This way, everyone gets a better deal.

FAIR FACTORIES.

We are committed to working with factories that meet the global standards for workplace safety and wage fairness.

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, Wish.com, 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.

Role and Responsibilities

Source and bring in high quality mill partners to support Quince catalog/style expansion in India

Develop fabric platform to better leverage for price and speed, at Quince we use Sustainable material, so building supply chain with focus on sustainable material is key.

Coach mill partners to support Quince’s model Rapid LT and consumer-oriented

Being the bridge to between mill and vendor partners to achieve the highest supply chain efficiency

Operational Excellence: High Quality (<0.5% defect), Fast (Replenishment LT = 14-21 days)

Coach mill partner for continuous improvement based on customer feedback and reviews

Monitor and ensure color consistency within and across product franchises

Support to build and implement 3rd party testing so to enhance quality for our customer

Coach material partners to maintain required certifications for Sustainable material such as GRS, GOTS, FSC and if needed work directly with certification bodies and connect with material vendors to add efficiency.

Key Requirements

8+ years of Strategic Material Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers

Deep set of partner factory connections within the Home category across Asia (primarily India but also South Asia, Southeast Asia, and China, where relevant)

Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market.

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.

Full-time

Quince seeks to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know. Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds 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.