Strategic Category Manager: Product & Vendor Partnerships

Uline; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Bonus programs

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site café

Fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is seeking an Associate Category Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Wisconsin. You will own your product category, manage vendor relationships, and guide Product Management Analysts to drive profitability and product quality.

Join a team focused on catalog and digital strategy, with opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in Category Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
• Willing to travel for trade shows and vendor visits.

Responsibilities

• Own your assigned product category from our extensive catalog of business support products.
• Support new product development by researching and sourcing new products and vendors.
• Visit vendors to understand manufacturing processes and attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful partnerships.
• Collaborate with Creative and Purchasing teams to develop effective catalog and digital strategies.
• Make a direct impact in increasing company profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
• Mentor and support Product Management Analysts to foster their growth.

Skills

Category Management

Supply Chain

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uline, a family-owned distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is seeking an Associate Category Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Wisconsin. You will own your product category, manage vendor relationships, and guide Product Management Analysts to drive profitability and product quality.

Join a team focused on catalog and digital strategy, with opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor visits.