Director - Specialty Fibers

ABOUT QUINCE Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who want to come together and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. We find, build relationships with, and work directly with the manufacturing partners behind some of the world’s finest products. From there, our teams design smart, efficient operational processes and build and deploy proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to help us scale fast. What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Today, tens of millions of people across a growing number of countries come – and return – to Quince because they trust us to deliver. OUR CULTURE Quince is a culture built for builders by builders. Our way of working starts with a blank sheet of paper. We question conventional thinking, use technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to turn ideas into reality. We aren’t interested in replicating how others do retail. We’re building a better way – at a speed and scale unlike anything that’s been done before. • We dream big and chase the hard problems others shy away from. Rejecting long-held assumptions is part of our company's DNA. Where conventional wisdom says you have to choose – soft or durable, speed or rigor, quality or price – we ask why that trade-off has to exist in the first place. • Our pace is fast and the bar is high because our customers expect a lot from us and we refuse to let them down. We believe the best results come from challenging ourselves, learning from one another, and building on each other's strengths. • Here, responsibility is not determined by role, tenure, or seniority. Every team member - no matter their level - has the opportunity to drive our business and shape our trajectory. If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you. THE ROLE Director of Specialty Fibers This role ensures that every product made from cashmere, merino, yak, alpaca, and other luxury fibers meets Quince's uncompromising standards for quality, sustainability, and affordability. The Director blends deep technical expertise in fiber science with strategic supply chain leadership and cross-functional collaboration, serving as the central hub connecting sourcing, production, quality, and design teams across global markets. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain Management • Orchestrate the end-to-end supply chain as the central hub connecting sourcing managers, production teams, and quality specialists to ensure a seamless, resilient, and efficient flow from fiber to finished yarn. • Lead and mentor a diverse, specialized team of sourcing managers, quality engineers, and production experts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. • Drive multi-sourcing and nearshoring strategies to mitigate geopolitical and logistical risks while ensuring a stable supply of high-grade fibers from the Americas and Asia. • Set the strategic direction for vertical integration opportunities, evaluating build-vs-buy decisions for spinning, dyeing, or finishing capabilities that could enhance quality control and margin structure. • Act as a key advisor to the executive team on fiber market trends, geopolitical risks (e.g., trade tariffs, export restrictions), climate impacts on raw material supply, and co