Sr. Logistics Analyst

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Date: Oct 30, 2024

Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915

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 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 Summary

Dorman Products is seeking a Sr. Logistics Analyst to join our team in our corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA). This position is responsible for managing transportation needs and enhancing transportation strategies that support company distribution centers, Sales, Customer Service and Customer requirements. This will be achieved by service management as well as identifying, initiating and leading improvements to support business initiatives, cross-functional department objectives and elevating the Dorman Customer experience. This role is onsite two days per week with the opportunity to work remotely three days per week.

Primary Duties

• Manage carrier and service provider partnerships to ensure reliable transportation networks and performance expectations are achieved while keeping in tune to emerging innovative solutions

• Stay informed of current and future industry trends, standards, practices, and rules / regulations. These insights will be used to develop strategic plans for effective / efficient logistics operations while continuing high service levels to Customers

• Driver in change management within the Logistics Team to continually introduce efficiency and value add to activities

• Lead and/or participate in department or cross functional projects and initiatives

• Create and distribute RFP documents for competitive bid process / contract negotiations. Manage bid processes from beginning to end of the life cycle

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Possess forward thinking, strong analytical capability, excellent problem solving, the ability to manage change, solid execution and a commitment to help the company meet financial objectives and exceed Customer expectations

• Excellent time management and multitasking skills are key to successful job performance

• Desire/drive to lead initiatives independently or cross functionally to meet changing requirements

• Recognized as an expert in the Logistics area with a proven track record for driving change / improvements with tangible results

• Ability to analyze large amounts of raw data and summarize into clear, accurate, meaningful, value-added reports and analysis that provide guidance for improvement

• Maintain and develop positive business relationships with internal and external Customers

• Current or future capability to mentor and mange others to higher levels of personal performance

• High proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Business Objects

• Skills in SAP and TMS systems a plus

• Physical Requirement : Capability to lift 20 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. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics, Business, or a related field

• Minimum of seven years of experience within Transportation / Logistics

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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