Uline
CategoryManager
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“Category Manager at Uline. Skills: Product strategy, Vendor partnerships, Team leadership. Own product sourcing, vendor selection and new product development. Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive business growth; Shape product strategy; Build key vendor partnerships; Guide a high-performing team; Make a direct impact on our success; Increase company profitability; Improve product quality; Improve data accuracy
Industry & Context.
Available to travel for tradeshows and vendor visits, Must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening, All positions are on-site
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain or Marketing, Available to travel for tradeshows and vendor visits
What You'll Do.
vendor selection and new product development
Lead vendor negotiations to build successful business partnerships
Organize vendor visits to understand manufacturing process
Support creative strategy for product category
Increase company profitability
product quality and data accuracy
Build relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams
Coach and develop Product Management Analysts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build relationships with Uline leaders and internal teams including Purchasing, Creative and Quality Control; Coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts
Full Job 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** * 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 distrib
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