Category Manager

Uline; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Category Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI to shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high-performing team. You will drive profitability and ensure data accuracy while staying on top of market trends and catalog strategy.

This is a non-technical role focused on strategy, partnerships and leadership. Travel for tradeshows and vendor visits is expected as part of shaping the category.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Willingness to travel for tradeshows and vendor visits.

Responsibilities

• Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development within your assigned product category.
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships.
• Organize vendor visits to understand the manufacturing process and keep a pulse on market trends.
• Support the creative strategy for your product category’s catalog and digital marketing layouts.
• Make a direct impact in increasing company profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control.
• Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts.

Skills

Strategic product leadership

Vendor partnerships

Team leadership

Market trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Category Manager

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you a strategic product leader ready to drive business growth? As a Category Manager at Uline, you'll shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high-performing team – all while making a direct impact on our success. If you have an eye for market trends and the ability to inspire teams to success, you belong at Uline!

This is not a technical or service-related role.

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 product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development within your assigned product category.
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships.
• Organize vendor visits to understand the manufacturing process and keep a pulse on market trends.
• Support the creative strategy for your product category’s catalog and digital marketing layouts.
• Make a direct impact in increasing company profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control.
• Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Available to travel for tradeshows 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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