Research, select and present high quality materials and finishes with company leaders, internal design and construction teams and external project vendors. Assist in sourcing interior finishes, fixtures, furniture and equipment. Coordinate meetings and ensure clear communication throughout the project lifecycle. Attend various industry events and conferences to stay curre

Review and maintain supply chain statistical forecast models at the item, region and aggregate level within assigned categories. Utilize demand planning tools and software to review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, tune forecast models and evaluate forecast results. Collaborate and utilize "like item" demand history to develop new item forecasts. Drive th

Maintain inventory levels and perform inventory analysis on select product lines. Calculate correct order quantities according to inventory specifications. Place purchase orders when needed. Handle and reconcile receiving and invoice issues. Coordinate and reconcile vendor return issues with the Quality and Marketing departments. Work with freight carriers to assure on ti

Review item forecasts for new, existing and discontinued products. Work closely with buyers and merchants to address supply chain disruptions. Ensure that avoiding customer delays is a top priority. Collaborate with Merchandising and utilize "like item" demand history to develop new item forecasts and determine inventory guidelines. Develop aggregate level product forecas

Analyze, calculate and monitor inventory levels on selected product lines. Place purchase orders based on replenishment needs. Develop and maintain good vendor relations. Resolve problems, reconcile vendor returns and expedite order deliveries. Collaborate with internal departments when vendor issues arise. Partner with other team members to provide branch support. Comple

Develop inventory planning and distribution strategies as Uline expands into new markets and diversifies its warehouse supplier base. Diagnose supply chain challenges, anticipate evolving areas of growth and ensure prompt support for necessary system, process and physical improvements. Partner to optimize logistics networks and evaluate the impact of proposed logistics ch

Establish and implement product quality standards and review processes across North America to ensure all products adhere to Uline's quality standards. Analyze customer comments and product returns to identify trends. Collaborate with product managers, purchasing vendors and warehouse team to identify and resolve quality concerns. Work with the quality control team on ret

Direct a team of Product Associates to select new products and maintain the current product assortment for our growing North American company. Review competitor's offerings, customer comments and market trends to make informed recommendations on new products for Uline. Manage international and domestic vendor relationships through meeting direction and strong negotiation

Review data using SQL to identify insights and provide recommendations to support the Merchandising team and improve business decisions. Develop and manage Power BI dashboards and Excel reports to support Merchandising and special projects. Guide and support key Merchandising projects, collaborating with other departments to achieve successful outcomes. Communicate with k

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 profi

Become an expert in a given product category. Research and source new products from domestic and international vendors. Visit vendors and attend product tradeshows to increase knowledge of manufacturing processes and market trends. Provide product recommendations after reviewing competitors' offerings, customer comments, and market trends. Participate in vendor meetings a

Identify trends and patterns among large sets of data using advanced analytics tools and techniques. Work with cross functional teams to provide informed, actionable insights to support the improvement of Uline's logistics operations, processes and procedures. Develop and implement near real time dashboard and reports. Update logistics system with rates, surcharges or ser

Review, audit and summarize logistics reports / projects to summarize key insights and make recommendations. Help manage critical projects and coordinate workflow assignments clearly and professionally across functions. Provide coaching, mentoring and feedback to logistics team members. Update management on upcoming deadlines and projects. Recommend cost savings and effic

Translate online and printed materials like product descriptions, brochures and pamphlets. Proofread translated copy to ensure it accurately relays style and tone, as well as maintains the same meaning as the original language. Refer to reference sources as needed to ensure translation accuracy. Coordinate with translation vendors to ensure quality translations and resolv

Develop and implement quality assurance / testing policies, processes and procedures. Conduct manual testing of website defects and new enhancements. Perform regression testing of site functionality as part of an SDLC. Track and report testing progress across multiple concurrent initiatives and releases. Interpret HTML and browser functionality in an eCommerce environment