Strategic Category Manager - Growth & Partnerships

Ninesmw; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonuses programs

Paid holidays and generous paid time /

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café

Fitness center with trainers

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned North America's leading distributor, is seeking a Category Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will shape product strategy, lead vendor negotiations, and coach a team of Product Management Analysts to drive profitability and data accuracy.

In this role you will own category development, collaborate with Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control, and travel for tradeshows and vendor visits to stay ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years 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, a family-owned North America's leading distributor, is seeking a Category Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will shape product strategy, lead vendor negotiations, and coach a team of Product Management Analysts to drive profitability and data accuracy.

In this role you will own category development, collaborate with Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control, and travel for tradeshows and vendor visits to stay ahead of market trends.