7-Eleven names logistics VP

Dallas 7-Eleven said Friday it has appointed Bill Merrigan to serve as VP logistics.

Merrigan, who was most recently VP global supply chain for International Paper in Tennessee, will report to Kevin Elliott, 7-Eleven’s senior VP merchandising, marketing and logistics.

Merrigan will lead 7-Eleven stores’ logistics operations, which includes managing its wholesaler relationships, direct-store product deliveries and the company’s exclusive combined distribution center network.