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Head of Returns

Quince is an affordable luxury brand that sells high-quality fashion and home goods at radically low prices— direct from the factory floor. The company has pioneered a manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) retail model in which factories produce inventory on a near just-in-time basis and ship their goods directly to consumers' doorsteps, cutting out financial and environmental waste.

Quince

Employee count: 201-500

United States only
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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.
The Head of Returns is a true builder at heart, and will report directly to the CEO. We are looking for a Head of Returns to perform deep and broad analytics across the entire supply chain to identify root cause, organize the effort into a series of discreet and metric driven work streams and marshal resources across the organization to make material impacts to all drivers of returns.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner, urgent problem-solver and very results driven. The ideal candidate is one who is adept at finding and organizing data where it may exist inside or outside the company tech stack, leverages and implements technology wherever possible. Key responsibilities are anchored in key competencies: Strategic Vision, High Facility with Data, Metric Driven, High sense of urgency, the ability to organize work and a demonstrated ability to work across the organization to drive results.

Competencies

  • Strategic Vision
  • Highly Data Driven
  • Metric Driven
  • Sense of Urgency
  • Quick Learner, Problem Solver; Self-Starter; Optimist; Figure it Out
  • Collaborator; Bridge Builder; Low Ego
  • Agile; Appreciation for The Process and creating it but not led by the Process
  • Entrepreneur; Comfortable operating “at 5 feet and 5,000 feet”

Responsibilities

  • Perform analytics to identify opportunities and effectively prioritize them based on maximum impact on profitability. Opportunities will include but not be limited to: all aspects of Returns (from manufacturing to returns operations and all points in between)
  • Build project objectives and plans with aggressive timelines, well-defined business objectives, and metrics including leading indicators of progress where possible.
  • Establish clear processes for actively monitoring, measuring and reporting the state of each Returns work stream weekly (WBR) and monthly (MBR)Work closely with the finance team to properly define, measure and forecast the PL impact of returns improvement workstreams over time.
  • Drive the activities of cross-functional teams to meet all initiative objectives within defined timelines and progress metrics.
  • Use technology to drive superior outcomes throughout the returns process (from before order placement to returned goods)
  • Manage and build a world class team

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience solving complex problems using deep analytics, structuring work, managing or influencing teams and measuring throughout the process
  • The ability to source and organize raw data from disparate sources into an insight rich operating framework. Facility with C++ and SQL a +.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented with a focus on execution, problem solving, improving processes and brand enhancement
  • The ability to derive technical product insights (consumer goods) and organize resources to effectively act on them
  • Rapid and continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; pro-active when changing course and facing added challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Performance driven and performance motivated - gets results and likes being in a culture that values performance
  • Experience in top-tier Consulting practice
  • MBA or advanced degree
  • Will require some domestic and international travel
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.

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About the job

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Jun 11, 2024

Posted on

Apr 12, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Director

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Quince

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Quince started when we brought our work home. We built careers working for high-end brands, but investing in luxury clothing, jewelry and home goods for ourselves was a rare treat. So, we built our own brand—committed to making exceptionally high-quality essentials at a price within reach. Because everyone deserves to fill their life with the finer things.

OUR VALUES

  • QUALITY: Quality shouldn’t be a luxury. We choose premium materials and designs that stand the test of time. Our products feel nicer and last longer, on purpose.

  • SUSTAINABILITY: Sustainability is built into everything we do. Whenever possible, we choose organic materials, environmentally conscientious packaging and ethical business practices.

  • AFFORDABILITY: Everyone should have access to nice things. We keep prices low by using a factory-direct model that cuts out the supply-chain middlemen and reduces costs.

A Vision For Sustainability, Accountability, Transparency & Amazing Value.

Affordable products shouldn't come at the cost of worker exploitation. We only partner with factories who meet or exceed global guidelines for workplace safety and equitable wages.

The difference is clear

We value transparency. We’re open and honest about the materials in our products, how they’re manufactured and how they’re priced. Honesty is always our policy.

We started Quince to challenge the existing idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission was simple—create products of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands at a much lower price. Because we believe quality should never be a luxury.

How we keep prices low

We never cut corners when it comes to quality, sustainability or fair manufacturing practices. Our prices stay low because we avoid the expenses of the traditional supply chain, including sourcing agents, warehousing, wholesaling, distribution and storefront retail.

Employee benefits

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Equity benefits

Stock in an early-stage startup.

Healthcare benefits

Full medical and dental benefits.

Employee referral program

Get rewarded when you refer a new team member to Quince.

Flexible vacation policy

Take as much time as you need as long as it doesn't impact your ability to do your job.

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Quince

Company size

201-500

Founded in

2018

Chief executive officer

Sid Gupta

Employees live in

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