Uline · 2 hours ago
Associate Category Manager
Waukegan, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials. As an Associate Category Manager, you'll own your product line, manage vendor relationships, and guide a team of Product Management Analysts to drive product success.
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Responsibilities
Own your assigned product category from our extensive catalog of business support products
Support new product development by researching and sourcing new products and vendors
Visit vendors to understand manufacturing processes and attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends
Lead vendor negotiations to build successful partnerships
Collaborate with the Creative and Purchasing teams to develop effective catalog and digital strategies
Make a direct impact in increasing company profitability, product quality and data accuracy
Mentor and support Product Management Analysts to foster their growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience in Category Management, Supply Chain or Marketing
Available to travel for trade shows 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.
On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
Company
Uline
U-Line's large and flexible capacities and seamless integration capabilities - preserve the right product, in the right place.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Uihlein
Founder and CEO
Elizabeth Uihlein
Co-Founder
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