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Associate Category Manager

Uline Shipping Supplies

Associate Category Manager

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Are you an emerging leader with an eye for market trends? As an Associate Category Manager at Uline, you'll own your product line, manage vendor relationships and guide a team of Product Management Analysts. If you're a strategic thinker looking to drive product success, we want you on our team!

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 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 the 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.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.

  • 3+ years of experience in Category Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.

  • Available to travel for trade shows 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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