Category Manager

As a Category Manager at Uline, you will own product sourcing and vendor selection, lead vendor negotiations, and support the creative strategy for your product category's marketing. You'll also coach and develop a team of Product Management Analysts and collaborate with various internal teams to enhance product quality and company profitability.

To apply for the Category Manager role at Uline, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 7 years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are also essential to successfully navigate vendor partnerships.

Yes! Uline offers a Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education, allowing Category Managers to further develop their skills and advance their careers while being a part of the Uline family.

A Category Manager at Uline enjoys complete health insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, multiple bonus programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off, making it a rewarding career choice.

The Category Manager position at Uline is an on-site role at our Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI, designed for those who thrive in a collaborative team environment.

When discussing your experience with vendor management, highlight specific examples where you successfully negotiated terms, built strong relationships, or improved supplier performance, emphasizing how these experiences will help you excel at Uline.

To effectively answer this question, share your methods for researching market trends, such as industry reports, trade shows, or networking with other professionals. This showcases your proactive approach as a Category Manager.

Describe a decision-making framework you use, such as assessing impact versus effort. This gives insight into your organizational and strategic thinking skills crucial for a successful Category Manager.

Share examples of how you’ve coached and developed team members, highlighting your leadership style and how it aligns with Uline’s emphasis on collaboration and team success.

Detail your step-by-step approach to new product development, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders, market analysis, and validation through expert feedback, which is vital for a Category Manager at Uline.

Provide a specific example that demonstrates your negotiation skills, focusing on the strategies you employed and the successful outcomes, showcasing your capability as a Category Manager.

Discuss the key performance indicators (KPIs) you track, such as sales volume, market share, or product quality metrics, to underline your analytical thinking and results-driven mindset.

Explain how you leverage data analytics to inform your decisions, from product sourcing to market strategy, emphasizing the importance of being data-driven in your role as a Category Manager at Uline.

Articulate a vision for your career progression that aligns with opportunities at Uline, demonstrating your commitment to growth and how the Category Manager role fits into that trajectory.

Describe your conflict resolution approach, such as promoting open communication and seeking collaborative solutions, to illustrate your interpersonal skills crucial for a Category Manager.