What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Product Manager — Building Products Category position at UFP Retail, LLC?
Help shape the future of the building products industry. At UFP Industries, we are innovators, problem-solvers, and trusted partners in delivering high-quality solutions to customers across North America. We’re looking for a driven Category Product Manager to own strategy, development, and go-to-market execution for a diverse category within our Building Products portfolio. If you love blending analytics with creativity, seeing ideas become reality, and influencing growth on a large scale — this role is for you. What You’ll Do As a key cross-functional leader, you will: Develop and execute strategic roadmaps that fuel growth and deliver on business objectives Use market insights, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to uncover new opportunities Lead product innovation from concept through commercialization Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver excellent, manufacturable products Own product assortment, lifecycle decisions, and pricing strategies to optimize category performance Build compelling product positioning and equip Sales with effective tools and storytelling Support launch initiatives across marketing channels including packaging, digital content, and training Serve as product expert — coaching Sales, supporting customer conversations, and guiding internal decisions Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment across marketing, operations, legal, and finance Track performance metrics and transform data into action This role requires creative thinking, strong communication, and the confidence to influence decisions across the business. What You Bring 5 years in product management, category management, or product marketing — ideally in building materials or a related industry Demonstrated success managing product lifecycles and driving profitable growth Ability to translate market data into clear decisions and priorities Experience leading projects from idea to commercial success Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field Tech-savvy with strong analytical, organization, and communication skills Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while building alignment and momentum across teams Who You Are A natural collaborator with strong influencing skills Curious and strategic — always searching for ways to improve and innovate Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong attention to detail Passionate about hands-on ownership and making a measurable impact Why UFP Industry-leading company with a strong culture of innovation and growth Opportunities to shape key product categories impacting millions of customers Supportive and collaborative team environment Competitive pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities Based at our vibrant Grand Rapids, MI headquarters Travel 10–20% as needed to domestic locations and customers If delivering high-impact product strategy gets you excited — we want to meet you. Join us and help build what’s next. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.