Assistant Product Manager

About the role

The Assistant Product Manager (APM) supports the development, execution, and lifecycle management of products by partnering with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain. This role plays a key part in ensuring products align with customer needs, business objectives, and market opportunities while contributing to overall growth and profitability. The APM serves as a critical support partner to the Product Manager by conducting market research, competitive analysis, customer insight gathering, and data analysis to drive informed business decisions. This individual is responsible for synthesizing large volumes of information and effectively communicating insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic planning and product initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, collaborative, and results-oriented, with a passion for product development and continuous improvement. They must demonstrate the ability to think strategically, anticipate business needs 6 to 12 months in advance, and proactively adjust plans and priorities to ensure successful execution of projects and product objectives. This role will help drive product enhancements, monitor performance metrics, support go-to-market activities, and contribute to initiatives that improve customer experience and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Research New Product Adds through the use of tools: New product ideas database, Sales History Tables, Gap Analysis Tools, Forum Research, Off the Shelf Lists, Customer Not Yet Available (NYA) Files, eCommerce sellers
• Perform Data Analysis / Maintenance: Populate ROIs based on validated, verified researched data; Create Part numbers; Add new projects to the portal and ensure portal is up-to-date with relevant information; Update competitor interchanges and pricing files; Update OE Supersessions; Update carry up coverage; Create accurate ad hoc reports
• Conduct Market Research: Proactively visit Dealers; Attend local and regional shows; Hold bid package meetings; Complete logistics part template, information pertaining to part setup/MDO requests and review of Market Ready forms; Create Bill of Materials (BOM) for make products

Requirements

• Must be organized and able to multitask on many projects and provide follow-up and feedback on status
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation skills and articulation of data required
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must be a demonstrated user of MS Excel and have proficiency in MS Excel; specifically managing large amounts of data through the use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 50 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: B.S. degree in Business preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a corporate manufacturing environment
• 2 or more years’ experience in Product Management, Marketing, Data Analysis, or Strategic Sourcing preferred

Benefits

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $63,300 to $90,100. This role is also eligible for a bonus. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.