Category Manager

ULINE

$95K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7+ years in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.
  • Strong negotiation and partnership-building skills.
  • Experience in vendor management and product sourcing.
  • Proficient in developing creative strategies for marketing.

Responsibilities

  • Own product sourcing, vendor selection, and new product development.
  • Lead vendor negotiations to build successful partnerships.
  • Organize vendor visits to understand manufacturing processes.
  • Support creative strategy for product category marketing.
  • Impact company profitability, product quality, and data accuracy.
  • Build relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams.
  • Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts.

Benefits

  • Complete health insurance coverage with 401(k) matching starting day one.
  • Multiple bonus programs available.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off offered.
  • Tuition assistance for professional continuing education.
Full Job Description

Category Manager

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

This is not a technical or service-related role.

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.

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