Supply Chain Program Planner

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have the freedom to fix their vehicles. For over a century, we've provided countless products and services to help people do just that.   As a $1.3B*+ global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, with 3,300+ Contributors, and 28 Sites across the globe, we remain focused on driving new solutions, to help our partners grow their businesses, and help repair professionals and vehicle owners maintain their vehicles (*approx. earnings as of 12/31/21).  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.

Supply Chain Program Planner 

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have the freedom to fix their vehicles. For over a century, we've provided countless products and services to help people do just that.   As a $1.3B*+ global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, with 3,300+ Contributors, and 28 Sites across the globe, we remain focused on driving new solutions, to help our partners grow their businesses, and help repair professionals and vehicle owners maintain their vehicles (*approx. earnings as of 12/31/21).  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.  

Dorman Products, a $1B global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, is seeking a Supply Chain Program Planner to join our team in Colmar, PA! If you have a passion for analytics and cross-functional collaboration, this is the role for you! The Supply Chain Program Planner is a critical member of our Supply Chain team! In this role the ideal candidate will drive supply chain performance improvements from Dorman through to our customer’s customer. 

Job Summary 

Drive strategic planning for any increased/unplanned, incremental demand from our customers. Collaborate cross functionally to analyze and ensure incoming supply to achieve successful order fulfilment. 

In this role you are responsible for, but not limited to: 

• Develop and deploy end-to-end supply chain strategies to optimize pipeline inventory investments and achieve customer serviceability requirements for unplanned/incremental demand 

• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Customer Experience, Demand Planning, Operations, Supply Chain to develop program order rollout strategies, delivery dates, and projected fill rates 

• Identify supply problems relating to applicable/appropriate material numbers and determine the potential impact on fill rate/on-time delivery for customer program orders. Troubleshoot Supply Chain problems and work to solve issues cross-functionally in support of customer needs 

• Analyze and track program performance, including timeliness of execution, fill rate, and sales order balancing. Work closely with Supply Chain to help determine the appropriate inventory levels required for un-forecasted customer demand 

• Monitor support plans for New Business Proposals (NBPs) and collaborate cross functionally to ensure demand plans properly account for NBP volumes and implementation schedules 

• Manage customer program supply for on time delivery to our customer with 95% fill rates 

• Communicate expected program fill rate performance and delivery timing expectations to customers through the Dorman CPFR process (collaborative planning, forecasting, replenishment) 

Qualifications 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large amounts of data is required 

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills 

• Proven experience with ERP/MRP – SAP preferred 

• Proficient computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications 

• Strong written and oral communications skills - including executive presentation skills 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills 

• Demonstrated competency with cross-functional engagement and collaboration 

• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds. 

Education and/or experience: 

• Minimum 1-year experience in Supply Chain Planning and/or Customer Supply Chain/Customer facing roles 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with concentration in one or more of the following: Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business 

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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