Associate Product Manager

Solvita; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

On-Demand Pay

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Solvita is seeking a Product Manager to own value streams for the franchise program in partnership with the Product Manager. You will monitor inventory, manage VMI programs and adjust stock levels to meet customer demand.

You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Quality teams to forecast needs, implement changes, and develop new products within the franchise. High school diploma required; prior tissue banking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience forecasting inventory and managing VMI programs.
• Ability to collaborate with operations, marketing and quality teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards in tissue banking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Operations to forecast allograft needs and monitor backorders.
• Supports change orders, SOP updates, and labeling changes per tissue banking standards.
• Develops and manages forecasting models and VMI programs.
• Monitors competitor strategies and product offerings.
• Manages distribution partners and contract inventory to grow Solvita business.
• Participates in IBP process with Product Managers and Data Analysts.
• Coordinates training events and marketing collateral preparation.
• Acts as subject matter expert for customer service and sales staff.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

VMI programs

Job description

2900 College Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About the Role

In conjunction with the Product Manager, demonstrates consistent value stream ownership of the franchise program. Responsible for monitoring product inventory, VMI programs,and adjusting product inventory levels as needed. Works closely with productionplanning and manufacturingto ensure that all needs of all customers are being met. Assists in developing marketing and sales strategies, and identifying and pursuing the development of new products within the assigned franchise.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborates with Operations (manufacturing) to forecast specific allograft needs, backorder monitoring,and identify allograft modifications to meet customer demand.
• Supports change orders, planned deviations, and SOP updates acrossmultiple product linesensuring thatall marketing collateral, product modifications, and labeling changes comply with relevant tissue banking standards (e.g., AATB, FDA, or state regulations).
• Develops and manages forecasting modelsand VMI programs.
• Monitors competitor strategies and product offerings.
• Manages distribution partner, intermediary, and contract inventory as needed to secure and increaseSolvitabusiness.
• Works with Product Managers, Business Data Analyst, and Business Development representatives on all demand planning and forecasting elements within the IBP Process
• Collaborates with Quality and Regulatory teams to resolve nonconformances, product complaints, and other quality-related issues while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Manages trade shows, training courses and materials.
• Attends trade shows and meets with customers and potential customers.Synthesizes qualitative surgeon and field feedback to help prioritize future product enhancements.
• Organizes all aspects of training events for physicians and coordinates with guest lecturers.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for customer service and sales staff.
• Data entry as required for additional of new productsand/or new/adjusted pricing.
• Facilitates photoshoots and marketing collateral preparation.
• Participates in budget season activities including data pulling and reporting.
• Work in high volume environment - handleinquiriesand escalated concerns promptly as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• While not mandatory, experience or familiarity with tissue banking, medical devices, biologics, or a highly regulated clinical field is preferred.

We offer

• A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
• Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back to the community.
• Opportunities to join various employee committees, such as our benefit, recreation, employee engagement and community engagement committees.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.Drug Free Workplace

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

2900 College Dr, Kettering, OH 45420, USA