Strategic Category Manager: Growth & Partnerships

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

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.