Category Manager
Uline Shipping Supplies
Category Manager
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Are you a strategic product leader ready to drive business growth? As a Category Manager at Uline, you'll shape product strategy, build key vendor partnerships and guide a high-performing team – all while making a direct impact on our success. If you have an eye for market trends and the ability to inspire teams to success, you belong at Uline!
This is not a technical or service-related role.
Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.
Position 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
- Available to travel for tradeshows and vendor visits.
Benefits
- Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
- Multiple bonus programs.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
- On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
- Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.
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