MINNEAPOLIS — Target has tapped veteran supply chain executive Jeff England to serve as its executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer.
England will join the company effective May 31 and will report to Target's chief operating officer, Lisa Roath. In the role, he will oversee the retailer’s global supply chain and logistics operations, with responsibility for advancing efforts to improve speed, reliability and precision across the shopping experience.
The appointment comes as Target continues to emphasize operational execution as part of a broader strategy centered on merchandising, guest experience, technology investment and workforce development.
“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,” Target CEO Michael Fiddelke said in a statement. “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 joins Target from QXO, where he served as chief supply chain officer and is credited with helping improve inventory availability, reduce transportation costs and strengthen operational performance.
Prior to QXO, England served as chief supply chain officer at Genuine Parts Company. He also spent nearly 20 years at Walmart in a variety of operations, finance and strategy leadership positions.
Target said England’s experience spans front-line site operations as well as enterprise-wide supply chain oversight and transformation initiatives.
“It’s an honor to join Target and be part of such an iconic brand,” England said in a statement. “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.”
England succeeds Gretchen McCarthy, who will transition into a strategic advisor role through August. Fiddelke credited McCarthy with helping position the retailer’s operations and supply chain organization for its next stage of development.
“Gretchen has made many meaningful contributions to Target during her long career at the company,” Fiddelke said. “She set up our operations, capabilities and team to be ready for this next phase, and I’m grateful for her leadership.”
