Josh Vargas

About Josh Vargas

Strategic Category Manager with proven success in building global supplier networks and leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver margin growth and new revenue opportunities. Experienced in launching Own Brand product lines and developing market-driven strategies that balance sustainability, quality, and profitability across diverse product categories.

Experience

1. Category Manager

   Bunzl Distribution NA

   Jan 2022 — Present · St Louis, MO, US

   Build and launch Bunzl’s Own Brand sustainable portfolio, introducing 100+ products across molded fiber, rPET, and paperboard categories to drive profitable growth and sustainable innovation offering. Manage a global supplier network across 6 countries, including on-site collaboration to foster relationships, oversee Own Brand product development, and ensure production aligns with brand and quality expectations.Lead supplier diversification initiatives to reduce sourcing risk, improve supply continuity, and mitigate exposure to global trade and tariff pressures.Unite cross-functional teams to align strategy, execution, and market insight, driving category growth and organizational impact.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Parkside

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management, Marketing Concentration, and Sales Certification

  2011 — 2013

• Universidad Rafael Landívar

  Senior, Business Administration

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Marketing
• Stage Gate
• Time Management
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Retail
• As400 System
• Sales Management
• Sales Presentations
• Social Networking
• Teamwork
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Media
• Customer Service
• Marketing Research
• Bilingual Proficiency
• Team Building
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Spanish
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Call Centers
• Marketing Strategy