en.Wedoany.com Reported - Jeff England will join Target on May 31 as Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer, reporting to Chief Operating Officer Lisa Roath. He will be responsible for overseeing initiatives to enhance the company's supply chain performance, with a focus on advancing supply chain strategy to improve the speed, reliability, and accuracy of order fulfillment.
Prior to joining Target, England served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at QXO, where he was responsible for inventory availability, transportation cost reduction, and operational improvements. He also served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Genuine Parts Company and spent nearly 20 years at Walmart in various leadership roles across operations, strategy, and finance.
His background includes managing frontline team operations, as well as guiding and improving company-wide supply chain functions.
England stated: "It is an honor to join Target and become part of this iconic brand. I have great confidence in the company's growth plans and priorities, and I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen the speed, reliability, and accuracy of the supply chain on the existing solid foundation."
This appointment underscores Target's continued focus on strengthening its supply chain to support future growth and deliver a consistent experience across online and in-store channels. It also aligns with the retailer's current strategic direction of expanding product assortment, improving customer experience, advancing technology upgrades, and supporting employees and communities.
Target CEO Michael Fiddelke commented: "Guests choose Target for our incredible style, design, and value — and they trust us to be in-stock and ready to shop every time. Elevating the guest experience is one of our top priorities, and Jeff's deep expertise in operations, engineering, technology, and automation, along with his proven track record of leading operations of varying scale and complexity, is exactly the talent we need to enhance our service capabilities."
Current Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer Gretchen McCarthy will transition to a strategic advisor role, serving through August. Fiddelke added: "Gretchen has made many significant contributions during her long career at Target. She has prepared our operations, capabilities, and team for the next phase, and I thank her for her leadership."
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