Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting

Quince; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Quince is building its own supply chain planning science capability, with demand forecasting across geographic scales and inventory placement optimization. As a senior data scientist, you will own modelling workstreams and work with leadership setting the science roadmap and the engineering team building the platform around your work.

We expect AI-native science and modern forecasting techniques, with ample scope to deliver real, end-to-end impact.

Responsibilities

• Own modelling workstreams within the forecasting and planning agenda.
• Collaborate with leadership and engineering to deploy end-to-end forecasting platforms.
• Apply AI-driven techniques (LLM-assisted EDA, feature engineering) to improve accuracy.

Job description

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

Senior Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting

Quince is building its own supply chain planning science capability from scratch. This involves demand forecasting at multiple geographic scales, methodology‑agnostic forecasting tournaments, inventory placement optimization across a growing international network, vendor performance modelling, raw material signal generation. The agenda is wide, the data is rich, and the business consequence is direct.

As a senior data scientist on this team, you’ll own modelling workstreams within that agenda. You’ll work alongside the charter leadership setting the science roadmap and the engineering team building the platform around your work. This role comes with ample scope to do real, end‑to‑end science, and enough engineering support that models you build actually run.

We expect AI‑native science. Modern forecasting and OR work makes regular use of LLM‑aided EDA, agentic feature engineering, and AI‑augmented experimentation

Pay Range

$213,000—$242,000 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.