Associate Product Manager: Own Your Product Line & Vendors

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

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.