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Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer Target www / htps in gretchen-mcarthy-18476a7 :/ com linkedin . /

Experienced retail leader Gretchen McCarthy is Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer at American retail giant Target . The eighth largest retailer in the US welcomed McCarthy in 2004 as a Buyer in the newborn , infant , and toddler division , where " everything was new ... I didn ’ t even have my own lived experience as a parent yet to draw from ". In the nearly 20 years since , she has continued learning and listening , using experience to drive her career and lead to new opportunities across the business – from working on merchandising initiatives , leading Target ' s global teams during difficulty , and holding multiple senior leadership positions to merchandise planning and buying , leading teams in Canada and India , and serving as a sponsor of the Supply Chain Diversity Action Council .

she says , “ from working on Target ’ s merchandising transformation initiative to leading our global teams through supply chain volatility these last few years ."

A few years ago , she was fundamental in the transformation of Target ’ s merchandising and supply chain functions , refreshing the retailer ' s shopping experience through tech enhancement alongside supply chain and inventory management to spur growth . She now oversees all functions of Target ’ s global supply chain and logistics network , including inventory management , replenishment , fulfilment , global transportation , logistics , and distribution .

" The lessons I ’ ve learned and relationships I ’ ve built are assets I ’ ll carry forward , as I work alongside my team on a larger scale in the years to come ."

" Curiosity is a trait that has driven my career and led me to new opportunities across the business ,”

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