Associate Category Manager

Job title: Associate Category Manager

Company: Uline


Job description: Associate Category ManagerCorporate Headquarters12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158Are you an emerging leader with an eye for market trends? As an Associate Category Manager at Uline, you’ll own your product line, manage vendor relationships and guide a team of Product Management Analysts. If you’re a strategic thinker looking to drive product success, we want you on our team!Better together! This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion.Position ResponsibilitiesOwn 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.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree.3+ years of experience in Category Management, Supply Chain or Marketing.Available to travel for trade shows and vendor visits.BenefitsComplete 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 PerksOn-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.About UlineUline, 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.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled#LI-LA1#CORP(#IN-PPMER)

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Location: Waukegan, IL

Job date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:45:38 GMT

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