Arts and crafts retailer bolsters supply chain leadership

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores’ is making more executive changes.



The chain appointed Michael Goulder to senior VP, inventory management and supply chain. Chosen for his ability to drive significant performance improvements, Goulder has a track record for linking innovative strategies to operating tactics and leading organizational change, according to a company statement. He will report to the company’s president and CEO, Jill Soltau.



Prior to joining Jo-Ann, Goulder led the North American consumer supply chain practice at McKinsey & Company, where focused on supply chain strategies, end-to-end planning and inventory management. He also spent 11 years as senior VP, operations at American Greetings, where he was credited with building the company’s first replenishment system.