Strategic Category Manager: Growth & Vendor Partnerships

Uline; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete health insurance coverage

401(k) with 6% employer match

Multiple bonus programs

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café

Fitness center with personal trainers

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned company and North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, seeks a Category Manager to shape product strategy and guide a high-performing team in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The role requires travel to vendor sites and industry events, with impact on profitability and product quality.

The position offers growth opportunities within a stable, 45+ year old organization and a commitment to employee benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Ability 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 company and North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, seeks a Category Manager to shape product strategy and guide a high-performing team in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The role requires travel to vendor sites and industry events, with impact on profitability and product quality.

The position offers growth opportunities within a stable, 45+ year old organization and a commitment to employee benefits and professional development.