Emerging Category Manager: Own Products & Partners

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match starts日

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café

Fitness center & walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking an Associate Category Manager to own a product category, manage supplier relationships, and guide a team of Product Management Analysts.

If you're a strategic thinker who can drive product success, you will lead studies, source new products, and attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends.

This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a chance to impact profitability and catalog quality across our extensive catalog.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Available 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 is seeking an Associate Category Manager to own a product category, manage supplier relationships, and guide a team of Product Management Analysts.

If you're a strategic thinker who can drive product success, you will lead studies, source new products, and attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends.

This on-site role offers growth opportunities and a chance to impact profitability and catalog quality across our extensive catalog.