Sr. Manager, Inventory Optimization

Job Summary

The Sr Manager is responsible for leading the region's inventory optimization processes/technologies/capabilities across all categories & sites. The ideal candidate will be an individual with a knowledge of the organization (Product, Sales, Quality & Supply Chain). The candidate will possess the ability to work with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including executive level, and be adept at relationship building.

This role is a leadership position which requires advanced influencing and change management skills. The candidate will have demonstrated leadership capability and track record. The Sr Manager will be responsible for leading Dorman Supply Chain Digital Strategy Inventory pillar. This candidate will be a self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a matrix environment. The candidate will lead a team of 1 manager and 1 professional level staff.

• Inventory Optimization: The Sr Manager will be responsible for leading the inventory optimization team in developing and implementing the strategic inventory/slob initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for delivering current business plans and the long range financial glidepath for inventory optimization in the region. The Sr Manager will work cross functionally to assess and implement inventory optimization levers. The candidate will work along three pillars to support achieving inventory targets:
• Process: The Sr Manager will be responsible for assessing, developing and enhancing the entire inventory optimization process The candidate will perform these actions in strong partnership with finance and supported by the Demand/Supply planning teams. The candidate will explore external benchmarking opportunities for best practice knowledge sharing/engagement. A core element of the role is leveraging their expertise to drive effective and sustainable implementation of new processes, ways of working and tools across the business.
• Technology/Digital/Systems: The Sr Manager will serve as the region's liaison for evaluation and implementation of Inventory technology/digital strategy including the Advanced Inventory Model. The candidate will be a leading voice in various technology/digital forums related to Inventory. The Sr Manager will be the primary liaison with IT on Inventory topics. In addition, the candidate will research, understand and incorporate leading industry best practices in digital advancement of Inventory back into the region.
• Capability: The Sr Manager will advance a culture of best-in-class inventory management across the organization. The candidate will lead in assessing, evaluating and implementing the capabilities required to support the related to Inventory.

• Broad functional experience and knowledge of key processes of Product Management, Demand/Supply management is highly recommended.
• The candidate should be comfortable working within a "whitespace" environment and will be required to build strategies and programs from the "ground-up" by leveraging insights from industry benchmarks, training, and fundamental knowledge in the Inventory Management space. The ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and change management is required.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated leadership & influencing skills across organizational levels is required.
• Business and Financial acumen is required.
• Desired
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
• Experience interacting with Commercials teams, influencing change is highly preferred.
• Experience with Advanced Planning Systems is highly preferred.
• Travel:
  Yes, 10 % of the Time

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, ideally with a focus in Business, Economics or Supply Chain.
• An advanced Degree (Master's, MBA, etc.) in a business or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant business experience is required, with a minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain related experience required.

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

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