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Manager, Logistics & Operations

At Density, we build one of the most advanced people sensing systems in the world. Density can tell you how many people are in any room in real-time, with very high degrees of accuracy, and without invading privacy. The result of distributing this platform is lower emissions, less waste, better access, safer buildings, and better designed cities. It is a long term pursuit and one we could use your help achieving.

In summary, we make people count. We've raised >$225M from investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and Upfront Ventures. We build anonymous, accurate, real-time sensors to determine occupancy and capacity, space planning and design, security, and much more. Our customers include Verizon, Amazon, CBRE, LinkedIn, Stripe, Delta Airlines, Salesforce, the GSA, Notre Dame, and many more of the Fortune 500 as well as Universities, SMBs, and the Government. Density is Made in the USA and certified and shipping to over 30 countries. We’re proud to have a full stack, vertically integrated software, hardware, algorithm, and services team in-house. This extends to our design, development, and manufacturing capabilities which can be seen in action here.

The Opportunity

Density is looking for a talented and highly qualified Manager, Logistics & Operations to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for all logistics management duties including selecting carriers, researching shipping methods, assessing budgets, dealing with customs clearance, rethinking our fulfillment methods, and warehouse organization.

We count over 1 million humans per day. Over the next 18 months, we plan to count 100 million every 24 hours.

Why this role is important:

Density is experiencing very strong demand for our products. Our sales and our customer base are scaling rapidly. We are looking for an experienced Manager, Logistics & Operations with a firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, customs clearance, fulfillment, as well as domestic and international distribution. We need someone who has experienced scale and can bring best-in-class shipping and logistics practices to our organization.

In this role you will:

Responsible for the qualification, selection and contracting of Third Party Logistics (3PL) partners, which support our global operations
Development of strategies to ensure domestic/international freight availability and service quality is aligned with Density’s projected growth at the lowest possible cost
Responsible for negotiating carrier contracts and the financial analysis associated with driving an agreement that supports Density’s objectives.
Responsible for review of all business documents being released to the vendors: RFPs, RFIs, Statement of Work (SOW), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and formal communications.
Conduct benchmarking exercises to assess competitiveness of Density’s rates and identify any potential future partners
Coordinate and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries
Supervise logistics, warehouse, and transportation activities
Responsible for inventory cycle counts, inventory accuracy, inventory transfers and maintaining a clean and organized inventory
Lead on-site Shipping & Receiving coordinator(s) including very accurate BOH (Beginning On Hand) reports for all components and materials
Creating, forecasting, and tracking expenditures to create more accurate budgets for Shipping & Logistics activities
Providing Import / Export and trade compliance support to the team
Reporting Shipping and Logistics expenditures quarterly to executive management
Continually optimizing and building upon existing processes by identifying areas of improvement, designing solutions with measurable impacts in mind, and executing such fixes in Density’s warehouse and inventory management

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's Degree preferably with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering or Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5-7 years’ experience in Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing
Outstanding analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities with regard to inventory maintenance
Solid understanding of Oracle NetSuite logistics and inventory management software including ERP and MRP functions
Obsession with quality and have outstanding attention to detail in everything you do and be known for this!
A highly organized and logical approach to problem solving; when given a large and complex set of variables, you innately know how to prioritize and formulate a strategy to structure and design a clear plan.
An ability to execute like nobody else; be a pro at follow up and follow through and operate at a high tempo and pace to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness
Demonstrable skill at leveraging Excel/Google Sheets to track, manage, and communicate the work that you and your team does
Examples of your top-notch verbal and written communications abilities and be able to present data and information clearly and concisely

The icing on the cake:

Experience in managing and developing logistics staff including hourly contractors
Experience working in a startup environment
Experience in reverse logistics and RMA

What we bring:

A team hailing from places like Apple, LinkedIn, Stripe, Cisco Meraki, Hashi Corp, WeWork, NASA, & beyond
$227 million raised from investors like Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and Upfront Ventures
A work environment full of fun, smart, talented, dedicated, and truly kind teammates
Our values are be humble, seek feedback, and always solve the fundamental problem. These values are hard to achieve but we aspire to them daily
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental and reproductive health, 401K, equity, Flex Fridays, Remote Friendly, unlimited and mandatory PTO and more

We are looking for candidates who are strong in several areas and have exposure to or interest in the others. Most of all, we are looking for candidates who see themselves as a meaningful addition to Density’s team and culture.

Density Glassdoor Company Review

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