Associate Category Manager

**Associate Category Manager** **Corporate Headquarters** **12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158** Are 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! **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 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 Requirements** * 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. **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 9,800 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. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled #LI-LA1 #CORP (#IN-PPMER) #ZR-HQMER Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks!  Explore [Uline.jobs](https://www.uline.jobs/#working-here) to learn more!