The Senior Global Distribution & Logistics Manager at Markforged will be responsible for developing a best-in-class global logistics and international trade capability with highest level of service degree and unsurpassed responsiveness while improving productivity, efficiency, scalability, security and risk management. This role is part of the Markforged supply chain leadership team.

What will you own: 

• Lead a team of talented logistics professionals by hiring, mentoring, coaching and developing an organization capable of building and maintaining the best-in-class global logistics and international trade capability. 
• Build and strengthen relationships with the logistics partners globally 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, Premium Freight, Warehouse Inventory Accuracy and 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, integrators, customs brokers, carriers) as well as cross-functionally  (manufacturing, order management, supply chain planning, procurement, finance and other functions as needed)
• Drive continuous improvement of processes by integrating partner systems, streamlining flow, creating operating procedures, building analytics, eliminating waste and implementing tools.
• Participate in 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 for small packages, parcel, LTL, Ocean and Air and negotiate on behalf of Markforged. Manage fulfillment cost by negotiating services with 3PL partners. Proactively maintain the shipping rates for sales front-end. Regularly reconcile variance between actual and charged to minimize margin loss. Analyze transportation spend regularly to identify overcharges and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain master data with respect to global trade and custom compliance. Guide teams toward making compliant decisions and documentations.
• Support and execute protocols for Markforged to be in compliance with global export programs and be a point person for topics related to trade compliance and C-TPAT. 
• Support Markforged sales cycle, managing efforts tied to order fulfillment, revenue recognition and any escalations.

Important Note: 

Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!

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.

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!

Please be aware that the Company requires all employees [who are required to work onsite, whether regularly or sporadically] to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of a vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.