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Staff Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting

QuincePalo Alto, California, United StatesForecasting and Planning Engineering
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Salary
$287,500 - $315K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
21 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Staff Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting position at Quince in Palo Alto involves building out a brand-new supply chain planning science capability from scratch. This role is well-suited for an experienced data science specialist who wants to take full ownership of foundational forecasting and optimization systems in a fast-paced retail environment.

Role Overview

Quince is scaling its supply chain planning science capability and requires a senior specialist to write the roadmap and drive load-bearing components end-to-end. The individual in this position will handle demand forecasting at multiple geographic scales, methodology-agnostic forecasting tournaments, inventory placement optimization, vendor performance modelling, and raw material signal generation. This is a hands-on role with full ownership of the methodology, production models, and iteration loops, requiring close collaboration with charter leadership, engineering teams, and planning operators.

Key Responsibilities

Own science workstreams end-to-end, covering forecasting tournaments, inventory placement optimization, vendor performance systems, and raw material signal pipelines.
Hold the methodological standard for the assigned area, determining model selection, evaluation criteria, and handling sparse or noisy data.
Partner with the Planning Tools engineering team to communicate platform needs and address production constraints.
Establish experimentation discipline across the science team, including clean splits, honest backtests, and rigorous hypothesis testing.
Drive an AI-native science workflow incorporating LLM-aided exploratory data analysis, agentic feature discovery, and AI-augmented experiment design.
Mentor other data scientists on the team through code reviews, design discussions, and direct teaching.
Partner with planning operators to translate operational reality into structured modeling problems and communicate model outputs into actionable decisions.

Requirements

Eight or more years of applied data science or operations research experience, featuring deep expertise in one or two domains relevant to supply chain planning.
Demonstrated ownership of modeling workstreams from problem framing through production deployment, iteration, and measured business impact.
Real methodological breadth across classical, machine learning, and AI-driven forecasting and operations research approaches.
Engineering fluency to independently manage feature pipelines, experiments, and model serving.
Proven background in AI-native science practices, including detailed examples of utilizing AI tooling while maintaining strict methodological standards.
Track record of mentoring other scientists to help them develop their professional craft.

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or Economics.
A PhD.

Skills and Tools

Large Language Models (LLM)
Statistical methods
Machine learning approaches
Operations research
Feature pipelines and model serving

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $287,500 to $315,000 per year, with actual compensation dependent upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles. Quince offers equal employment opportunities and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

Quince is a mission-driven cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Operating through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer model, Quince removes traditional retail layers to offer high-end essentials at accessible prices. The company values builders who challenge conventional thinking, utilize technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to solve complex problems.

How to Apply

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

Skills and tech stack

LLM

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Staff Data Scientist, Planning and Forecasting role?

The base salary range is between $287,500 and $315,000 per year, with potential bonuses and equity available for eligible roles.

Where is this position located?

This role is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.

How many years of experience are required?

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

What kind of technical background is expected regarding AI?

The role requires an AI-native science practice, including experience with LLM-aided exploratory data analysis, agentic feature engineering, and AI-augmented experimentation.

Is an advanced degree required?

An advanced degree in a quantitative field is preferred and a PhD is a plus, but not strictly listed as a mandatory baseline requirement.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Quince careers page.

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