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Dorman Inc

Product Data Specialist II

Dorman Inc, Colmar, Pennsylvania, United States, 18915


Product Data Specialist II

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Date: Sep 13, 2024

Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915

Company: Dorman Products

Founded and headquartered in the United States, Dayton Parts has for over a century supported the commercial vehicle market to boost driver uptime by combining the largest selection of parts with the deepest levels of service, engineering, and innovation. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dorman Products. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.

We rely on everyone who works at our family of companies, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business and is encouraged 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

The Product Data Specialist is responsible for managing the core data processes and enhancing/implementing systems to facilitate the accurate and timely communication of product data to internal and external customers. Ensure high level of data quality and compliance with industry standards.

Primary Duties

Process Support

Develop expert knowledge of Product Data systems and processes.

Accept ownership of the assigned processes. Identify, develop and implement process improvements to better position product data in customer systems in order to drive more sales.

Develop detailed process documentation.

Work with other departments to ensure seamless integration with company-wide processes.

Manage customer expectations through effective communication

Data Management

Develop a working knowledge of industry formats and standards, including ACES and PIES.

Become an expert on company product data and work with other internal departments to establish and manage timelines for product data rollouts.

Understand cross-company data flows and dependencies

Participate in data management activities: validation, uploads, audits

Manage and continuously improve the product data export process for our strategic customer and industry electronic catalog providers in their specified formats.

Analyze complex core data processes and apply best-practices to achieve significant business results.

Project Support

Manage small and medium size projects.

Represent Product Data team in company-wide project

Effectively prioritize, follow-up, and meet deadlines with multiple tasks and projects.

Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication

Share knowledge and experience aggressively throughout the organization

Application Support

Maintain system settings and rights, including users, groups and roles.

Create and provide user training for various software, tools and systems.

Utilize product data expertise to enhance system architecture.

Provide Product Information Management and Catalog system level assistance to users including troubleshooting user, system and data integrity issues.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience in the Aftermarket Automotive industry is strongly preferred.

Experience in leading and developing a team

Experience and proven success in developing corporate, customer and product marketing

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) required

Travel as required to view competitive marketing activities and attend trade shows, customer meetings and seminars to keep up-to-date with the latest techniques and implement them as required.

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 (B. S.) from four-year college or university (MIS, Computer Science, or Related)

Minimum 2 years’ related experience with a focus on operational improvement activities or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Values & Competencies

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Solving Complex Problems

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Serving Customers

Displaying Technical Expertise

Ideation and Innovation

Deliver Customer Value

Empower Our Contributors

Accountability for Results

Strive for Excellence

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