Associate Product Manager

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café

Fitness center with trainers

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking an Associate Product Manager to own a product category, manage vendor relationships, and guide a team of Product Management Analysts from corporate headquarters.

You will collaborate with Creative and Purchasing teams to shape catalog and digital strategies, driving profitability and product quality across our extensive catalog. A background in Category Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing plus travel readiness are essential for this role.

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 within our 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 Creative and Purchasing teams to develop catalog and digital strategies.
• Make a direct impact on profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
• Mentor and support Product Management Analysts.

Skills

Product management

Vendor relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Associate Product Manager
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you an emerging leader with an eye for market trends? As an Associate Product Manager at Uline, you’ll own your product line, manage vendor relationships and guide a team of Product Management Analysts. If you’re a strategic thinker looking to drive product success, we want you on our team!

Careers Packed with Potential.

Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.

• Available to travel for trade shows and vendor visits.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

• Multiple bonus programs.

• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is adrug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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