Strategic Category Manager: Growth & Vendor Partnerships

Uline

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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.

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