Location: all cities,IL, USA
Category Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 At Uline, we're dedicated to delivering top-quality products that help our customers run their businesses. As a Category Manager, you'll lead and nurture your own product line, developing and enhancing them to meet customer needs. If you possess a deep understanding of retail market trends and can guide cross-functional teams to success, you belong at Uline This is not a technical or service-related role. Better together This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion. Position Responsibilities Research and source new products from domestic and international vendors. Provide product recommendations based on competitors offering reviews, customer comments and market trends. Lead vendor meetings and negotiations. Assist catalog layout processes and strategize with management on new product placement within its pages. Seek creative methods to increase company profitability, product quality and efficiency. Collaboratively work with the Purchasing, Creative, Quality Control, Compliance and Pricing teams. Train and direct a team of associates. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree. 7 years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Persuasive written and verbal communicator. Organized and analytical, with relentless attention to detail. Benefits Complete medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts and wellness programs. 401(k) with 6% employer match. Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education. Bonus programs that include annual performance, sales goals and profit sharing. Employee Perks On-site caf with executive chefs and seasonal dinner-to-go options. First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers. Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails. About Uline Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials. We're a family-owned company known for incredible service, quality products and same-day shipping of our huge in-stock inventory. With over 9,000 employees across 13 locations, it's time you joined Uline. Uline is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled LI-LA1 CORP (IN-PPMER)