Associate Product Manager

ODL, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Prescription Plan

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Plan

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Wellness program

Job summary

ODL, Inc is seeking an Associate Product Manager to help envision, create, and manage physical consumer building products. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to drive product life cycle from concept to launch in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree preferred, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with Excel, ERP, and CRM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or applicable experience in product management or related fields.
• 0-2 years of experience; internship experience related to product management or product development preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP, and CRM systems.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive mindset.
• Understanding of financial principles in product decisions.
• Knowledge of fenestration/building industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute on product initiatives across all stages of the product life cycle.
• Support demand and sales forecast alignment for assigned products.
• Collaborate with Engineering Service to facilitate NIR and CCO implementation.
• Assist in upkeep of Product Information Management (PIM).
• Analyze data to identify margin-improvement opportunities.
• Support pricing recommendations for product-specific projects.
• Monthly reporting on product categories across organization.
• Support market and competitive research for assigned categories.
• Participate in VOC and VOB activities to inform product decisions.
• Support and execute new product launches with the product management team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain).

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Exceptional communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP

CRM systems

Job description

Please note: We are seeking product managers with experience developing and managing physical consumer products, not software or technology platforms.

The Impact You'll Drive:

Product Life Cycle

• Execute on product initiatives that support all stages of the product life cycle, under the guidance of a Product Manager.
• Support alignment of demand and sales forecasts for assigned products.
• Collaborate with Engineering Service to help facilitate New Item Requests (NIR) and Change Order (CCO) implementation.
• Assist in the upkeep of our Product Information Management (PIM)

P&L Support

• Analyze data to identify areas of opportunity for margin improvement.
• Support pricing recommendations for product-specific projects.
• Monthly report out on product categories across organization.
• Support market and competitive research and analysis for assigned categories.
• Participate in Voice of Customer (VOC) and Voice of Business (VOB) activities to inform product decisions.
• Support and execute new product launches in partnership with the broader product management team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support shared objectives.
• Assist in ongoing process improvements to our Standard Operating Procedures.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from others.
• Show enthusiasm for contributing to group projects and helping the team achieve shared goals.

What Sets You Up for Success:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or applicable experience; degree or experience in Product Management or Product Development, Project Management, Data Analyst, Merchandising, or Business.
• 0-2 years of experience; internship experience related to product management or product development preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with data to identify opportunities and support recommendations.
• Detail-oriented, with strong documentation accuracy, sound data analysis, and consistent adherence to process and timelines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Excel, ERP, CRM systems).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Understanding of financial principles and their application to product decisions.
• Knowledge of fenestration / building industry a plus.

Who We Are:

Driven by continual innovation and trusted partnerships, ODL is a global leader in high-quality door and insulated glass solutions. For decades, our purpose has been simple: Make Your Life Better™—for our customers, our communities, and our people.

With 14 global locations and thousands of employees, ODL has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® across all countries of operation. We invest in our people, celebrate growth, and foster a culture where accountability, innovation, and excellence thrive.

The Value We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Prescription Plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Plan
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Wellness program

Just like our customers, at ODL we value innovation, product quality, strong relationships, and building value into building products.

If you are motivated by envisioning the future, creating competitive advantages, and influencing market dynamics through product innovation, collaboration, strategic planning, and execution then our Associate Product Manager position may be your perfect opportunity!

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our Product Management team. The ideal candidate is passionate about envisioning, creating, and inspiring the future of building products, and is comfortable and adept at influencing and collaborating with multi-functional teams to achieve business results.