Category Manager
Description
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
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Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development within your assigned product category.
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Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships.
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Organize vendor visits to understand the manufacturing process and keep a pulse on market trends.
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Support the creative strategy for your product category’s catalog and digital marketing layouts.
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Make a direct impact in increasing company profitability, product quality and data accuracy.
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Build strong relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control.
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Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor's degree.
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7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
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Available to travel for tradeshows and vendor visits.
Benefits
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Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one !
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Multiple bonus programs.
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Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
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Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
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On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
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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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