Joseph Mazurkiewicz
About Joseph Mazurkiewicz
Joseph Mazurkiewicz is the Director of Category Management at US Foods, where he leads the corporate Category Management team for Dairy categories. He has extensive experience in category management, having held various roles at US Foods and Walgreens over the past two decades.
Current Role at US Foods
Joseph Mazurkiewicz serves as the Director of Category Management at US Foods, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Rosemont, Illinois. In this role, he leads the corporate Category Management team responsible for all Dairy categories, focusing on strategic initiatives to enhance product offerings and drive category growth.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Prior to his current role, Joseph Mazurkiewicz worked at US Foods in various capacities. He served as the National Category Manager for Cheese, Eggs, and Refrigerated Potatoes from 2018 to 2023. Before that, he was the Director of Category Management for Produce from 2016 to 2017 and held the position of Senior Manager for Category Strategy from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at US Foods spans multiple years and showcases his expertise in category management.
Career Background at Walgreens
Joseph Mazurkiewicz has extensive experience at Walgreens, where he held several positions over a span of years. His roles included Category Manager for Fresh Foods, Produce, Floral, and Dispensed Beverages from 2010 to 2013, and Senior Manager for Retail Products Transformation from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as a Replenishment Buyer in various categories, including OTC Healthcare and Personal Care. His career at Walgreens contributed significantly to his expertise in category management.
Educational Background
Joseph Mazurkiewicz studied at Illinois State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from 2000 to 2004. This educational foundation has supported his career in category management and retail, providing him with the necessary skills to excel in various roles within the industry.
Internship Experience
In addition to his professional roles, Joseph Mazurkiewicz completed a summer business internship at Sherwin Williams in 2003. This early experience contributed to his understanding of business operations and retail dynamics, laying the groundwork for his future career in category management.