Senior Supply Chain Planner

The role

The Senior Supply Chain Planner drives end-to-end supply chain planning and execution across contract manufacturing partners. This role manages supplier performance, production planning, and inventory optimization to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

What you will do

• Own operational execution and performance across multiple contract manufacturers.
• Lead supply chain planning activities including demand planning, procurement coordination, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Drive supplier program execution by managing timelines, risks, deliverables, and escalation paths.
• Support quarterly business reviews with contract manufacturers using performance data and supplier scorecards.
• Own supply chain performance reporting to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in S&OP processes providing planning inputs, inventory analysis, capacity assessments, and scenario modeling.
• Support product ramp-up and transitions through collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Lead continuous improvement projects under guidance from senior operations leadership.
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business/ Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, operations, procurement, manufacturing, or program management.
• Strong experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) at both the tactical and strategic levels
• Demonstrated experience owning supply chain programs and driving results across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing complex timelines and multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Excel, project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet), and ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with experience working with data to drive decision-making.
• Proven experience sourcing additive manufacturing materials (e.g., powders, filaments, photopolymers).
• Strong track record of hardware sourcing, including production machinery and tools.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis skills.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally (up to 10%)

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of additive manufacturing technologies
• Strong command of Sage ERP, Arena PLM, and Netstock ERP
• Knowledge of ISO, REACH, RoHS, and related compliance frameworks
• Experience with sustainability and circular economy practices in procurement
• Exposure to lean manufacturing and cost modeling techniques

About the company

Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is leading the digital transformation of manufacturing by revolutionizing how engineers and manufacturers create and innovate. Their platform combines software, advanced materials, and industrial 3D printers.