Jim Charbauski

Director, Category Management at Gordon Food Service

Role: Director, Na Category Management at Gordon Food Service
Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Jim Charbauski

A people-first leader with genuine drive to help others succeed - specifically coaching and guiding team members along their own career journeys. Getting to see others grow in their leadership, achieving new heights, gaining confidence from overcoming obstacles.these experiences are among the great joys of work and what I treasure.Equally accountable for and excited about delivering financial impact (measurable results) to support the needs of external and internal customers. Additionally:• I love working in gray space and leading new initiatives for which there is no template or playbook.and having fun celebrating the learnings along the way• I seek to practice servant leadership, fostering the success of my team members, customers, and suppliers• I am accountable for results, open-minded; embrace opportunities for self-development - I see leadership and self development as a life-long journey

Experience

Director, Na Category Management
Gordon Food Service
Aug 2025 — Present
Non-Foods & Beverage

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
Michigan State University
MBA, Supply Chain Management

Skills

3pl
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain
Transportation Management
Logistics Management
Strategic Planning
Procurement
Process Improvement
Project Management
Negotiation
Supply Chain Operations
Purchasing

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Current company

Gordon Food Service

Food and Beverage Services · 12K employees · Founded 1897 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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About Jim Charbauski

Experience

Director, Na Category Management

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

Michigan State University

Skills

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