Project Manager, Customs and Trade Compliance (Hourly Contractor)

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-starting Contractor – Project Manager, Customs and Trade Compliance to support customs-related issues relating to inbound shipments from our global vendor network. This individual will work cross-functionally with our vendors, customs brokers, and our 3PL partners to ensure timely, compliant, and successful handoff of inventory shipments from offshore departure to receipt at our warehouse(s).

You’ll play a critical role in building scalable operational processes for customs compliance and inbound visibility. This is an hourly contract position (3–6 months, with potential for extension), reporting into our Customs and Trade Compliance / Logistics leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and refine a standardized customs collection template to gather required documentation and shipment details from global vendors
• Manage inbound shipment workflows by engaging directly with vendor agents to collect, verify, and iterate on documentation submissions
• Serve as the liaison to our 3PL warehouses and customs brokers, owning submission of complete documentation packages in advance of inventory arrival
• Maintain real-time tracking of inbound shipments, proactively flag delays or discrepancies, and escalate issues as needed
• Investigate and help resolve customs clearance or compliance issues, working closely with vendors and brokers

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, international logistics, or customs brokerage
• Strong understanding of U.S. customs procedures
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; comfortable interfacing with external partners
• Comfortable with ambiguity and iteration, and capable of owning end-to-end processes independently
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accountability and follow-through
• Experience working with 3PL warehouses, customs brokers, or freight forwarders a plus
• Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and tracking tools