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Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Service & Analytics

Date: Jun 10, 2025

Company: Dorman Products

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 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

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 Summary

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Service & Analytics is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the process of moving product from suppliers to customers. The Senior Manager ensures efficiency and customer satisfaction as the benchmark for strong customer collaboration. He/She will work closely with cross functional partners in Demand, Supply, Procurement, Distribution and Transportation to analyze & root cause service misses. The Senior Manager will work with these partners to drive a pro-active response toward continuous improvement actions that improve overall service, cost & cash. The Senior Manager will partner closely with our analytics team to improve the reporting and tools that diagnose service performance at Dorman. The role will lead projects for Dorman Products that will enable growth, support achievement of critical business objectives and drive sustainable improvements in inventory and service level performance.

Primary Duties

+ Coordinating the supply chain: This involves managing relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.

+ Utilizing data analytics to identify trends, optimize operations, and make data-driven decisions. Reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement

+ Monitoring inventory levels, minimizing costs, and ensuring timely availability of products.

+ Working with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and sales, to ensure a seamless flow of information and materials.

+ Identifying opportunities for process improvement and driving initiatives to optimize the supply chain end-to-end.

+ Leading and developing a team of supply chain professionals, providing mentorship and coaching.

+ Create a technology and systems roadmap to drive towards best-in-class systems and data to enable the supply chain

Qualifications

+ Analytical Skills for analyzing data, identifying problems, and making informed decisions.

+ Strong leadership and management skills to lead and motivate a team.

+ Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with business objectives

+ Expertise in supply chain systems, ERP, WMS, and other relevant technologies.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

+ Ability to identify and resolve complex problems

+ Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

+ A deep understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.

+ Proven track record of driving major improvements in supply chain processes and systems that yield significant sustainable improvements in customer delivery performance and inventory turnover.

Education / Experience

+ BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field. MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

+ Minimum of 5 years supply chain experience with demonstrated responsibility progression

+ Experience in a high SKU count business serving large US retailers.

+ APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is preferred.

Dorman 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. www.DormanProducts.com