Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced that Jeff England will join the company as executive vice president, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31. England will report to Lisa Roath, Target's chief operating officer.

England joins Target from QXO, where he served as chief supply chain officer. Prior to QXO, he held the same role at Genuine Parts Company and spent nearly two decades in various operations, strategy and finance leadership positions at Walmart.

"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," said Michael Fiddelke, Target's chief executive officer.

Target's current chief supply chain and logistics officer Gretchen McCarthy will transition into a strategic advisor role through August. The appointment comes as Target focuses on improving supply chain capabilities to deliver greater speed, reliability and precision in its operations.

Target operates more than 2,000 U.S. stores and serves customers online, powered by more than 400,000 team members. The information comes from a company press release statement.