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Josh Vargas

Critic · DISC type C
Category Manager at Bunzl Distribution NA
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Josh Vargas is a Strategic Category Manager at Bunzl Distribution NA, where he excels at building global manufacturer networks and launching sustainable Own Brand product lines. He leverages cross-functional collaboration to drive margin growth and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

He has a keen interest in cutting-edge technology, recently completing several courses on Generative AI. He actively integrates AI into his daily workflow to improve speed, organization, and problem-solving, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and modern productivity tools.

Unique fact: Josh recently completed the intensive six-week gener8tor AI program, moving from initial skepticism to building his own practical AI use cases.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Category Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Josh shows up

Negotiator
ROI Driven
Precise

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Josh cares about

Generative AI Applications
Recently completed multiple Microsoft/LinkedIn learning paths and an intensive gener8tor AI program to build and integrate practical AI tools into his workflow.
Sustainable Products
Launched Bunzl's own brand of sustainable products, introducing over 100 items in categories like molded fiber, rPET, and paperboard.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Category Manager
Bunzl Distribution NA
1-2017 - 1-2022
Product Manager
Bunzl Distribution NA
6-2014 - 1-2017
Associate Product Manager
Bunzl Distribution NA
6-2013 - 6-2014
Marketing & Sales Business Associate
Bunzl Distribution NA
10-2010 - 4-2013
Mobile Specialist
Best Buy
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Education
2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
2006 - 2009
Senior
Universidad Rafael Landívar
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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