Category Manager

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Senior level
Retail
The Role
As a Category Manager, you'll drive product strategy, manage vendor relationships, develop products, and lead a team, impacting profitability and market trends.
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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.

Better together! This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion.

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 distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 13 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace.

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Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks!  Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!

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The Company
Lacey, , Washington
6,292 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies. Our family-owned company is committed to providing businesses with the highest quality, in-stock products and an exceptional customer experience. Uline’s dedicated team of employees make this possible, working together to ensure fast, reliable delivery and legendary customer service

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