Category Manager
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 caf and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 14 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All positions are on-site.
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