Target Corp. has appointed Jeff England as its new chief global supply chain and logistics officer, bringing in a veteran of Walmart’s operations to support the retailer’s next phase of logistics expansion. The appointment will take effect on May 31.
The Minneapolis-based retailer, the eighth largest in the United States, said the move is part of a broader effort to reinforce its supply chain capabilities as it continues to scale its operations. According to CEO Michael Fiddelke, the company’s ability to keep products in stock and deliver a consistent shopping experience is central to its growth strategy.
“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,” Fiddelke said. “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, the building products distributor led by Brad Jacobs, where he served as chief supply chain officer. During his time there, he was credited with improving inventory availability, reducing transportation costs and strengthening overall operational performance. He also previously held the role of chief supply chain officer at Genuine Parts Co. from February 2022 to August 2024.
Before that, England spent more than 18 years at Walmart, where he held multiple roles across operations, strategy and finance, ultimately becoming senior vice president of supply chain.
As part of the leadership transition, Target’s current chief supply chain and logistics officer, Gretchen McCarthy, will remain with the company through August in an advisory capacity.
“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.”
The company has recently been investing heavily in its distribution footprint, including the opening of a 1.2 million-square-foot staging facility in Houston. The site supports six regional distribution centres and acts as a buffer between import warehouses and store-level fulfilment, positioned between Target’s main import hubs in Georgia and Washington state to better manage seasonal flows.
Under McCarthy’s leadership, Target has also significantly expanded its next-day delivery capabilities from stores, reinforcing its push to speed up last-mile fulfilment across the United States.
