Manager, US Logistics

Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is reinventing the $1 trillion+ worldwide manufacturing industry so that engineers can build anything they imagine while reducing environmental impact. With the market's most robust 3D printing hardware, software and material solution, a world-class team, great customers and abundant capital, we're well placed to continue our growth and innovation.

The US Logistics at Markforged will be responsible for developing a best-in-class logistics capability with the highest service degree and unsurpassed responsiveness while improving productivity, efficiency, scalability, security, trade compliance, and risk management.

What will you own:

• Build and strengthen relationships with the regional logistics partners by leading regular business reviews.

• Improve the overall supply chain performance by proactively managing the KPI of the internal logistics team and logistics partners.

• Own the key metrics related to logistics, for example, Service Degree, First Pass Fill Rate, Inventory Turns, Transit Time, Backorder, Past Due, E&O Inventory, Logistics Cost, Departmental Budget Vs. Actual, Premium Freight, Warehouse Inventory Accuracy, Logistics Issue Resolution.

• Drive results by working closely with the logistics counterparts of the entire Markforged supply chain. This includes external entities (suppliers, contract manufacturers, forward stocking locations, distribution centers, channel partners, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers) as well as cross-functionally (filament manufacturing plant, order management, supply chain planning, procurement, finance, and other functions as needed)

• Work with 3PL to support the import and export process, documentation, classification, and compliance-related activities to ensure the efficient flow of materials between various trade regimes and implement changes to trade and customs regulations in a timely manner.

• Drive continuous improvement of processes by integrating partner systems, streamlining flow, creating operating procedures, building analytics, eliminating waste, and implementing tools.

• Participate in the Annual Operating Plan to formulate our logistics strategy and logistics budget. Deploy the same to scale the capacity in line with the growth of Markforged within budget and time.

• Manage multiple projects and key initiatives in the area of logistics and report on project progress regularly.

• Manage our transportation spend with our portfolio of small parcels, freight carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers and negotiate on behalf of Markforged. Negotiate fulfillment costs with 3PL partners.

• Support and execute protocols for Markforged to be in compliance with global export programs.

• Support Markforged sales cycle, managing efforts tied to order fulfillment, revenue recognition and any escalations.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably a minimum of 5-7 years of related responsibilities working in logistics, supply chain management or transportation operations.

• Previous management experience is a plus.

• Strong grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, & management principles.

• Strong understanding of LEAN concepts and demonstrated ability to apply concepts to daily operations.

• Strong team player with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to manage, coach, and provide training for direct reports.

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.

• Expert knowledge of logistics, inventory software, and data systems.

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Why Markforged?

Help us reinvent manufacturing.

We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.

We are one team that wins together!

You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.

Perks & Benefits

For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO policy, and more. Our work environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts!

Markforged values the differences among our employees and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. These differences include but are not limited to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. This goal emphasizes the development of inclusive work environments that capitalize on each employee's skills, experience, and unique perspectives as we strive to achieve an unparalleled standard of excellence.

To all recruitment agencies: Markforged does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Markforged employees. Markforged is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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