Markforged is reinventing manufacturing with the most affordable 3D metal and carbon fiber printers capable of producing parts strong enough for the factory floor. Engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals all over the world rely on Markforged metal and composite printers for tooling, fixtures, functional prototyping, and high-value end-use production and optimizing their manufacturing and supply chains. Founded in 2013 and based in Watertown, MA, Markforged has about 300 employees globally, with $137 million in both strategic and venture capital. Markforged’s vision is a world in which you build anything you imagine. Markforged was recently recognized by Forbes in the Next Billion-Dollar Startups list and listed as the fastest-growing 3D printing company in the US in the 2019 Deloitte Fast 500. To learn more about Markforged, please visit https://markforged.com. 

In this role you will:

• Manage and develop direct reports within the Logistics vertical. 
• Manage global inventory stock movement for $5-7 million (COGS) across up to 9 locations (including Contract Manufacturers). 
• Establish and manage processes to improve inventory count accuracy with our 3PLs, CMs, and internal sites as we integrate partner systems to Markfogred’s Sage ERP. 
• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process improvements. 
• Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost. 
• Create and manage budgets. 
• Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction, and financial commitments are met. 
• Manage warehouse relationships and processes with all global 3PLs, including setting up an APAC 3PL and potential forward stocking locations in EMEA for inventory. 
• Manage our transportation spend with our portfolio of small parcel, freight carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers and negotiate on behalf of MF. Set up new transportation lanes for target expansion countries (Brazil, China, India). 
• Support and execute protocols for MF to be in compliance with global export programs. 
• Prepare Markforged SC for ISO-9001 certification in applicable areas of warehousing and inventory control. 
• Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers, and customers. 
• Support MF sales cycle, managing efforts tied to order fulfillment, revenue recognition and any escalations. 

What we look for:

• 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. 

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

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.