Associate Product Manager

ODL, Inc; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ODL, Inc. is seeking an Associate Product Manager to support the product lifecycle across all stages with guidance from a Product Manager. You will help align demand forecasts, collaborate with Engineering and Sales, and assist in maintaining our Product Information Management (PIM).

You will contribute to market research, VOC/VOB activities, and support new product launches in partnership with the broader product management team, while developing strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or applicable experience in related fields.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation accuracy.
• Proactive problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support product initiatives across all stages of the life cycle under guidance.
• Assist in aligning demand and sales forecasts for assigned products.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and other teams to meet objectives.
• Contribute to maintaining Product Information Management (PIM).
• Participate in market research, VOC/VOB activities, and new product launches.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Excel

CRM systems

ERP

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or applicable experience

Product Management or Product Development background

Tools

Excel

ERP

CRM systems

Job description

The Impact You'll Drive

• 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).

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.

Product Strategy

• 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.

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

The Value We Offer

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

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)