Strategic Category Manager: Growth & Partnerships

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center with trainers

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Category Manager to drive product strategy and partnerships from its Corporate Headquarters. This on-site role focuses on sourcing, vendor negotiations, and leading a team of Product Management Analysts to deliver profitable product growth.

As a non-technical role, you’ll influence catalog strategy and marketing layouts, 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 of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Available 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

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline is seeking a Category Manager to drive product strategy and partnerships from its Corporate Headquarters. This on-site role focuses on sourcing, vendor negotiations, and leading a team of Product Management Analysts to deliver profitable product growth.

As a non-technical role, you’ll influence catalog strategy and marketing layouts, collaborate with Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control, and travel for tradeshows and vendor visits to stay ahead of market trends.