Category Manager Job at Uline, Waukegan, IL

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  • Uline
  • Waukegan, IL

Job Description

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 distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 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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