Category Manager

**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.** **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 9,800 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!