Principal Data Scientist, ML - Planning

ABOUT QUINCE

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:

• Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
• High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
• Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
• Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
• Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

THE ROLE _(Principal Data Scientist - Planning):

_We are seeking passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about transforming the way the business operates the inventory and logistics planning. We are a centralized data science team that optimizes and automates decision making across the business, and provides valuable and actionable insights. As a Planning Data Scientist at Quince, you will lead the exploration, design, and implementation of data science solutions to optimize our inventory planning and allocations. Your work will greatly optimize our inventory level and the in stock rate across all the categories, providing you with the opportunity to significantly influence the future success of Quince.

Candidates based in the SF Bay Area will be required to work in a hybrid capacity out of our Palo Alto office, 3 days/week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday). All candidates outside of that region will be able to work in a fully remote capacity. No relocation is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the data science strategy for inventory and logistics planning, aligning with broader business goals. Identify and prioritize high-impact data-driven projects that optimize the company’s planning processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Design, develop, and refine predictive models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and workforce allocation.
• Leverage advanced machine learning and optimization techniques to solve complex supply chain and planning problems at scale.
• Deploy the ML models into production, run experiments, and enable performance monitoring in production.
• Collaborate across functions: Work closely with product, business, and engineering partners to initiate, develop, and deploy solutions with cross-functional support.
• Communicate insights: Present outcomes and insights to business stakeholders and leadership.
• Enhance data infrastructure: Identify gaps in existing data, create data product specifications, and collaborate with Engineering teams to implement enhanced data tracking.
• Promote best practices: Partner with Analytics team members and other functions to share insights and best practices, ensuring consistency in data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Drive automation: Continuously strive for automated and production-ready solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

Required:

• MS or PhD in statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, operations research or another quantitative field.

• 7+ years of experience as a data scientist in relevant industry, with hands-on experience applying machine learning, predictive modeling, optimizations, and GenAI to optimizing inventory and logistics planning.

• Deep knowledge in:

• Statistical, optimization and machine learning techniques.

• Data science libraries in a programming or scripting language (proficiency with Python and SQL)

• Model productionalization

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Experience with BI platforms such as Looker, Tableau, etc.

• Move fast, be a team player, and be kind.

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range: $250,000 USD - $300,000 USD

WHY QUINCE?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

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.

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

_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.