Assistant Product Manager - ELE

Dorman Products•Hatfield Township, PA

23d•$63,300 - $90,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Product Manager supports Dorman’s product team through research and data analysis. The role synthesizes large amounts of information and communicates findings to cross-functional teams to support decision-making. It requires strategic thinking 6–12 months ahead, with the ability to adjust plans and drive projects to successful completion. This is an onsite position. The role researches potential new products using internal databases and tools, sales history, gap analysis, forums, off-the-shelf product lists, customer not-yet-available files, and eCommerce sellers. It also maintains product and market data, supports product setup and project tracking, conducts market research, and prepares reports and product documentation. The position is based in the United States and offers a base salary range of $63,300 to $90,100, plus eligibility for a bonus. Compensation depends on factors including relevant knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, location, and internal pay equity. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; paid and floating holidays; a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing; and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Regularly able to reach, swivel, carry items between buildings, speak, and actively listen.

Nice To Haves

Aftermarket or automotive experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two or more years of experience in product management, marketing, data analysis, or strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

Research new product opportunities using the new product ideas database, sales history tables, gap analysis tools, forum research, off-the-shelf lists, customer Not Yet Available files, and eCommerce sellers.
Populate return-on-investment analyses using validated and verified research data.
Create part numbers.
Add new projects to the portal and keep portal information up to date.
Update competitor interchange and pricing files.
Update OE supersessions and carry-up coverage.
Create accurate ad hoc reports.
Proactively visit dealers and attend local and regional shows.
Hold bid package meetings.
Complete logistics part templates and information for part setup and MDO requests, and review Market Ready forms.
Create bills of materials for make products.
Synthesize research and analysis and communicate findings to cross-functional teams for decision-making.
Plan strategically 6–12 months ahead, adjust plans as needed, and drive projects to completion.