Associate Product Manager

Associate Product Manager

We have an outstanding career opportunity for an Associate Product Manager to join a leading company located in the Wheeling, IL surrounding area. Salary : $80k-105K. We're looking for a curious, analytical, and driven Associate Product Manager to help shape the future of our core product lines. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn every facet of product management - from concept to commercialization - in a fast-paced consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment. You'll collaborate across Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to bring new ideas to market and optimize our existing portfolio.

Job Responsibilities :

• Drive Product Development : Support the creation of new products from idea to prototype, managing timelines and coordinating early manufacturing samples.
• Execute Go-to-Market Plans : Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches - aligning packaging, marketing assets, and inventory readiness for success.
• Be the Cross-Functional Connector : Act as the hub between Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to clarify requirements, solve problems, and ensure flawless execution.
• Ensure Data Accuracy : Maintain complete and accurate product master data - including SKUs and Bills of Materials (BOM) - within the ERP system.
• Analyze and Improve : Track performance, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations to enhance product positioning and operational efficiency.
• Champion Operational Excellence : Continuously look for ways to streamline product workflows, improve visibility, and support the long-term success of the product portfolio.

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Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.