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Senior Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting

QuincePalo Alto, California, United StatesForecasting and Planning Engineering
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Salary
$213K - $242K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
21 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting role at Quince involves building a brand-new supply chain planning science capability from scratch in Palo Alto, California. This position suits an experienced data scientist with a background in modern forecasting methodologies and an AI-native workflow.

Key Responsibilities

Own modelling workstreams within the science roadmap, covering demand forecasting across geographic scales, inventory placement optimization, vendor performance modelling, and raw material signal generation.
Run rigorous, well-documented experiments encompassing data preparation, feature engineering, model selection, and evaluation.
Apply methodological breadth, evaluating classical, machine learning, and AI-driven approaches fairly within a tournament framework.
Utilize LLM-aided exploratory data analysis, agentic feature discovery, and AI-augmented experiment design as default tools while validating AI suggestions with high judgment.
Ship models directly into production, overseeing deployment, monitoring, and iteration loops.
Partner closely with the Planning Tools engineering team regarding platform needs like feature stores, evaluation harnesses, and model registries.
Work directly with planning operators to translate operational reality into well-defined modelling problems and actionable outputs.

Requirements

Possess 5 to 8 years of applied data science or operations research experience, accompanied by a demonstrable track record of shipping models that move business metrics.
Demonstrate real depth in forecasting methodology across statistical, machine learning, and AI-driven domains.
Bring substantive experience in at least one operations research domain, such as inventory optimization or vendor lead-time modelling.
Demonstrate engineering fluency to independently manage feature pipelines, experiments, and model serving.
Practice AI-native science workflows, including LLM-aided exploratory data analysis, agentic feature discovery, and AI-augmented experimentation.

Nice to Have

An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or Economics is preferred.

Skills and Tools

Large Language Models (LLM)
Statistical, Machine Learning, and AI-Driven Forecasting Methods
Operations Research and Inventory Optimization
Feature Pipelines and Model Serving
Python or equivalent data science engineering stacks

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range: $213,000 to $242,000 USD, varying based on experience level and location.
Eligible roles may receive bonus and equity packages.

About the Company

Quince is an innovative retail destination striving to make high-quality essentials accessible at low prices through a sustainable manufacturer-to-consumer model. The company challenges conventional retail thinking by utilizing proprietary technology, artificial intelligence, and analytics to scale rapidly across apparel, accessories, and home goods.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Quince careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

LLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting role?

The position is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual base salary ranges from $213,000 to $242,000 USD, with potential bonus and equity available for eligible roles.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 5 to 8 years of applied data science or operations research experience.

What specific technical approach is emphasized at Quince?

Quince focuses on AI-native science practices, utilizing LLM-aided exploratory data analysis, agentic feature discovery, and methodology-agnostic forecasting tournaments.

Are there any preferred educational qualifications?

An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or Economics is preferred.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Quince careers page.

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