England will assume the role on 31 May and report to chief operating officer Lisa Roath, overseeing initiatives to strengthen the company’s supply chain performance.
He will be tasked with advancing Target’s supply chain strategies, focusing on improving speed, reliability and precision in order fulfilment.
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Before joining Target, England served as chief supply chain officer at QXO, where he worked on inventory availability, transportation cost reduction, and operational improvement. He also served as chief supply chain officer at Genuine Parts Company and spent nearly 20 years in various leadership positions across operations, strategy and finance at Walmart.
England’s background includes managing front-line team operations as well as directing and enhancing company-wide supply chain functions.
He said: “It’s an honour to join Target and be part of such an iconic brand. 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.”
The appointment highlights Target’s “continued focus” on reinforcing its supply chain to support future growth and deliver a consistent experience online and in stores. It also aligns with the retailer’s current focus on expanding its merchandising, improving the customer experience, advancing technology and supporting its workforce and communities.
Target chief executive officer Michael Fiddelke commented: “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. 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.”
Gretchen McCarthy, the current chief supply chain and logistics officer, will step into a strategic advisor role through August.
Fiddelke added: “Gretchen has made many meaningful contributions to Target during her long career at the company. She set up our operations, capabilities and team to be ready for this next phase, and I’m grateful for her leadership.”
