Target names former Walmart exec to chief logistics role
Target Corp. has put a former Walmart executive in charge of its global supply chain and logistics operation.
The discount giant announced that Jeff England will join the company as executive VP, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31. He will succeed Gretchen McCarthy, who will transition into a strategic advisor capacity through August. McCarthy is 22-year company veteran who assumed her current role in 2022.
England will report to Target COO Lisa Roath and will be responsible for "accelerating Target's supply chain plans to improve its shopping experience," the retailer said. The retailer has come under criticism in recent years for poorly stocked store shelves.
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England joins Target from building-products distributor QXO, where he served as chief supply chain officer. Prior to that, he was chief supply chain officer at Genuine Parts Company.
England also spent nearly two decades at Walmart in a variety of operations, strategy and finance leadership roles between 2004 and 2022. His experience ranges from running individual sites of front-line teams to overseeing entire supply chains.
"Guests come to Target for great style, design and value — and they trust we'll be in stock and ready for them every time they shop," said Target CEO Michael Fiddelke. "Elevating that guest experience is one of our top priorities, and Jeff's deep expertise across operations, engineering, technology and automation, along with a strong track record of leading operations of various sizes and complexities, is exactly what will be required to strengthen how we deliver for our guests."
England's appointment is the latest under Fiddelke, who took the reins of of the company on February 1. It follows that of Cara Sylvester as chief merchandising officer and Lisa Roath as COO.
"It's an honor to join Target and be part of such an iconic brand," said England. "I'm confident in the company's growth plan and priorities, and I'm excited to get started with the team, building on its strong foundation to further strengthen the speed, reliability and precision of the supply chain."
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. operates more than 2,000 U.S. stores and online.
