Material Planning Specialist

Dorman Products
United States, Pennsylvania, Colmar
Sep 25, 2025
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 Plans and schedules inbound flow of material in support of customer demands. Works cross functionally to generate and lead initiatives that will improve fill rates, inventory goals, and serviceability and reduce the length of our supply chain by performing the following duties Primary Duties Determine appropriate order quantity and frequency, select appropriate vendor and place purchase orders for assigned product lines, ensuring fill rates and targeted inventory levels are achieved. Fulfill supply chain responsibilities as an active member of a cross-functional team. Manage continuity of supply and inventory investments in accordance with mission critical business objectives (e.g.Fill Rates, Inventory). Execute material planning, buying, expediting, and optimization initiatives in support of assigned product lines. Report root cause analysis weekly on Supply Chain issues resulting in poor Fill Rate performance. Execute and support initiatives that impact cross functional team goals such as profitability, sales growth, E&O reduction and inventory optimization. Support Supplier Relationship Management strategies that are developed and deployed by Procurement Identify and resolve daily issues that may affect team or individual goals and objectives. Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. Interact with Operations to ensure serviceability of the customer. Qualifications 0-2 years' experience as a business professional or military officer Strong written and oral communications skills Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Demonstrated competency with cross-functional engagement and collaboration Proven analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills Proficient computer skills - particularly Microsoft Office applications ERP/MRP - SAP Written and oral Mandarin a plus Physical Requirement:Capability to lift20 pounds. Working Conditions: Whileperforming 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 / Experience Bachelor's degree from an accreditedUniversity with concentration in one or more of the followingdisciplines;Management,Supply Chain, Operationsor,Business. 0-2 years' experience as a business professional or military office 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 Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia Job Segment: Material Planner, Supply Chain, Relationship Manager, Supply, ERP, Manufacturing, Operations, Customer Service, Technology