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Procurement Executive News
Eric Galkin Promoted to CSCO at Paris Baguette
MOONACHIE, N.J. — Paris Baguette announced five internal promotions to its leadership team, including the chief supply chain officer role.
The company shared that Eric Galkin has transitioned from vice president of supply chain management to chief supply chain officer. With three decades of experience in several high-end procurement and supply chain operations, Galkin led initiatives for multiple organizations including OTG Management, Delaware North’s patina restaurant group, and farm-to-table pioneer distributor D’artagnan Inc.
According to CEO Darren Tipton, “2023 was an incredible year for growth in the Paris Baguette system, and with another big year ahead of us, it was only fitting to both celebrate these successes and prepare for ongoing growth by recognizing those who have played crucial roles all along,” he said.
“The team at Paris Baguette is a huge part of what makes us who we are, and these five truly embody our Brand Values. I am proud to have them by my side as we continue to work toward reestablishing the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community across North America.”
Read the full announcement here.
Scooter’s Coffee Promotes Nick Jarecke to CSCO
OMAHA, Neb. — Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its fast drive-thru and specialty coffee, announced the promotion of Nick Jarecke to chief supply chain officer. He takes over Harvest Roasting, the backbone of Scooter’s Coffee’s vertically integrated supply chain model and the key differentiator for the coffee franchise.
The company stated that Jarecke joined Scooter’s Coffee in 2019 as vice president of supply chain. While navigating complex economic and global supply chain challenges to ensure franchisee success, he also led the charge to create an efficient distribution network to support Scooter’s Coffee’s rapid nationwide growth. In addition to expanding distribution centers in Omaha, Nebraska, Kansas City, Missouri, Dallas, and Atlanta, Jarecke provides ongoing strategy for future expansion efforts.
Jarecke has 20 years of industry experience and previously held leadership positions in major companies like Kellogg’s, Tyson, Nestlé, and General Mills, working in a wide range of supply chain capacities.
Read the full announcement here.
Sean Muiz Joins Advanced Diabetes Supply as CSCO
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Advanced Diabetes Supply, a distributor of specialized diabetes devices under the ADS and USMED brands, announced three new C-suite appointments, including Sean Muiz as chief supply chain officer.
The company stated that Muiz will be responsible for the direction and leadership of the company’s operational, financial, programmatic, and personnel supply chain activities. He will work closely with ADS strategic partners and suppliers to maximize value and optimize the supply chain processes. He brings 12 years of supply chain management and healthcare logistics experience to the role, most recently serving as the chief service officer for Joerns Healthcare.
According to ADS CEO Bill Mixon, “We are pleased to welcome these seasoned leaders to the ADS executive team,” he said. “Their experience, expertise, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we navigate a future of transformational growth. It is an exciting time in our company as we expand to provide new and innovative ways to serve the diabetic community.”
Read the full announcement here.
Bishu Jayaram Named Wolverine World Wide’s First CSCO
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Bishu Jayaram to its newly created role of chief supply chain officer. This position will be responsible for global sourcing, distribution, logistics, and integrated planning — a critical role in driving the organization’s ongoing transformation into a consumer-obsessed growth company.
The company stated that Jayaram, a seasoned executive with over 20 years in supply chain and sourcing roles, has served as Wolverine Worldwide’s senior vice president of global sourcing for the past two years, leading sourcing activities for all product categories across the company’s portfolio of brands.
According to Chris Hufnagel, president and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide, “Bishu has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex supply chain landscapes and implementing innovative strategies and has led the company’s sourcing organization during a period of unprecedented supply chain volatility,” he said.
“His appointment aligns well with our commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, building great brands across the globe, and transforming us into a consumer-obsessed growth company.”
Read the full announcement here.
Gregg Uecker Takes the Helm as Perdue Farms’ First CSC&OO
SALISBURY, Md. — Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. food and agricultural products company, announced Gregg Uecker has joined the organization in the newly created position of chief supply chain and operations officer, overseeing responsibility for the entire Perdue Foods supply chain, including live production, plant operations, transportation and warehousing, order fulfillment, customer service, food safety and quality assurance, procurement, and engineering.
According to Kevin McAdams, CEO of Perdue Farms, “Gregg’s depth of experience and understanding of operations and supply chain agility will help optimize our supply chain efficiencies to meet and exceed the unique needs of our customers and consumers, and drive sustainable growth for the company,” he said.
Uecker comes to Perdue from CJ Schwan’s, where he was executive vice president of global supply chain. Before that, he spent more than 30 years with Tyson Foods in key senior leadership roles.
Read the full announcement here.
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