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Associate Product Manager - Accessories and Consumables

Description

Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.


As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.


Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. We work in person 4+ days a week.


What You’ll Do:

Whisker is seeking an Associate Product Manager – Accessories & Consumables to take ownership of the accessories and consumables portfolio supporting our connected pet-care devices. This role is ideal for a product manager with at least 2 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will be responsible for both managing existing products and identifying new opportunities in the accessories and consumables category.


You will work closely with physical device product managers and business development to define product plans, develop forecasts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure continuous product improvement. While this role does not oversee product marketing, you will collaborate with business development, creative, and brand management teams to support go-to-market execution. 


Summary:

The Associate Product Manager manages and grows the Whisker portfolio of pet-care product add-ons, focusing on product strategy, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

  • Defines and manages the accessories and consumables portfolio, including the development of new products
  • Identifies, evaluates, and develops strategic vendor and supplier partnerships to optimize product quality, cost, and availability
  • Develops and maintains accurate forecasts, business models, and financial analyses to support category growth and profitability
  • Identifies and implements improvements in product quality, cost efficiency, and overall consumer experience
  • Assists in ongoing relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring alignment with product needs
  • Works with internal teams to ensure product packaging meets brand, quality, and functional requirements
  • Supports business development, creative, and brand management teams in executing marketing strategies and go-to-market efforts
  • Supports cost and pricing strategy efforts by working closely with product marketing and business development teams
  • Will perform additional responsibilities when required 

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

  • 2+ years of experience in product management, preferably with consumer goods, accessories, or consumables
  • Experience in defining product strategy and managing vendor relationships
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to build forecasts and business models
  • Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Passion for pets and a deep understanding of pet owners’ needs
  • Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
  • A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
  • Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs) 

Benefits & Purrks: 

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

  • Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Whisker Parents Program
  • 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
  • Pet Insurance Discount
  • 401K match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off
  • 14 Paid Holidays
  • Top of the line equipment
  • Pet-friendly office
  • Whisker products and swag
  • Continuing education Support
  • On-site gym with Peloton
  • Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.



Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.



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Whisker, formerly known as AutoPets, is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better. As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to...

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