Associate Category Manager: Own Categories, Build Vendors

Ninesmw; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Job summary

Uline, located at 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, is seeking an Associate Category Manager who will own a product category, manage vendor relationships, and guide a team of Product Management Analysts. This role partners with Creative and Purchasing to craft catalog and digital strategies and influence profitability and data quality.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in Category Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing, with travel to trade shows and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Willingness to travel for trade shows and vendor visits.

Responsibilities

• Own your assigned product category from our extensive catalog of business support products.
• Support new product development by researching and sourcing new products and vendors.
• Visit vendors to understand manufacturing processes and attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Creative and Purchasing teams to develop effective catalog and digital strategies.
• Make a direct impact in increasing company profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
• Mentor and support Product Management Analysts to foster their growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline, located at 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, is seeking an Associate Category Manager who will own a product category, manage vendor relationships, and guide a team of Product Management Analysts. This role partners with Creative and Purchasing to craft catalog and digital strategies and influence profitability and data quality.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in Category Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing, with travel to trade shows and