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Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.
Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.Job SummaryPlans, organizes, and controls assigned product line from conception through product life cycle for optimal profit and to achieve marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. Drive business growth and performance at product category level; co-developing and co- leading/influencing customer, pricing, sourcing and service strategies. Directly/indirectly manage 1 to 5 cross-functional product teams.Actively think long-term strategy (12-24 months) and planning accordingly to sustain and drive initiatives to successful completion.Primary DutiesManages APMs and Coordinators
Establishes product road map, produce category and customer line reviews and go market strategy
Definescategory pricing and add strategies
Defines market messages and ensures all marketingcopy, product descriptions, etc. are correct and accurately reflect message and positions
Creates and delivers engaging presentations with influence to support selling
Performs pricing reviews
Sets forecast for newadds
Collaborates with customers and Tech Line
Attends national tradeshows
Proactively follows-up with account managers on a consistentbasic
Establishes and drive project priorities
Maintains the pulse of the market and competitor landscape
Is recognized as a credible, marketplace Subject Matter Expert on the product line
Researchesand stay informed of market and technology trends
Champions and advocates product lines
Supports Sales team through ongoing education, line reviews, and training
Creates and sets sample, Operating Income (OI) andNewbudgets for product lines
Manages profitability for assigned product line
Other duties as assignedQualificationsExperience within a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.
Prior experience working and leading cross functional teams
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate at all levels of the organization and move projects through the organization with minimal direction
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite and specifically Excel including pivot tables and v-lookups
Must be willing to travel 10% of the time and occasional weekend responsibilityPhysical Requirement:Capability to lift 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.Noiselevel is usually moderate.Education / ExperienceB.S. degree in Business or minimum of 5 years work experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Product Management, Marketing, Product Engineering or Strategic sourcing with a strong focus on new productCore Values & CompetenciesIdeation and Innovation
Deliver Customer Value
Empower Our Contributors
Accountability for R sults
Strive for ExcellenceAttributeswww.DormanProducts.com
#LI-MM1Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Strategic Sourcing, PLM, Marketing, Operations, ManagementDorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.