Transportation Specialist

Transportation Specialist

Markforged (NYSE : MKFG) is leading the digital transformation of manufacturing by revolutionizing how engineers and manufacturers create and innovate. Our unique platform combines software, advanced materials (including cutting-edge metal and composite technologies), and industrial 3D printers to deliver strong, functional parts for various industries. We empower customers to overcome supply chain complexities, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation by producing high-performance tools, fixtures, prototypes, and end-use parts in-house.

The Transportation Specialist will support the planning, monitoring, and optimization of our transportation operations. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of our logistics network by analyzing data, producing reports, and assisting with process improvement initiatives.

What Will You Own :

• Collect, validate, and analyze transportation data, including costs, delivery performance, and utilization metrics.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports to support management decision-making.
• Assist with route planning, scheduling, and network optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support the evaluation of carriers, third-party logistics providers, and transport partners.
• Monitor and improve current relationships with the regional transport partners by participating in collaborative projects that lead to improvements in their overall performance.
• Improve the overall performance of the distribution network by monitoring the KPIs of the regional transport partners while performing data analyses to propose process improvements to increase their overall performance.
• Supporting daily operations by coordinating with our 3PL partners
• Supporting the EMEA region by providing logistical support for internal transports
• Responsible for ensuring that any and all internal IT systems align with our 3PL partners and accurately represent operational reality at all times
• You will participate in inter-departmental logistics projects and co-operate with other internal departments on requests they have
• Any other duties as reasonably required

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Salary Range

The salary range for this role is expected to be between $53,128.4-$70,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location, certifications, licenses, business needs and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other components may include a comprehensive benefits package. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only.

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 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.