Associate Product Manager

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete health insurance coverage

401(k) with 6% employer match

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid holidays and generous PTO

On-site café and fitness center

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. This on-site role supports development of catalog and digital strategies, working closely with Creative and Purchasing teams to drive profitability and data accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in Category Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing, with readiness to travel for trade shows and vendor visits.

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 assigned product category within the catalog.
• Research and source new products and vendors.
• Visit vendors and attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Lead vendor negotiations to build partnerships.
• Collaborate with Creative and Purchasing teams on catalog and digital strategies.
• Impact profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
• Mentor Product Management Analysts.

Skills

Vendor management

Product management

Negotiation

Travel readiness

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

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