Strategic Category Manager — Drive Growth & Partnerships

Uline Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete health insurance coverage and

401(k) with 6% employer match starts

Multiple bonus programs.

Paid holidays and generous paid time –

Job summary

Uline seeks a Category Manager at its Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will shape product strategy, build vendor partnerships, and guide a high-performing team to grow profitability and improve data accuracy.

All positions are on-site. This is not a technical or service role, but a strategic leadership position requiring travel to tradeshows and vendor visits, with a track record in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Willing 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

Product Management

Supply Chain

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline seeks a Category Manager at its Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will shape product strategy, build vendor partnerships, and guide a high-performing team to grow profitability and improve data accuracy.

All positions are on-site. This is not a technical or service role, but a strategic leadership position requiring travel to tradeshows and vendor visits, with a track record in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing.