MSC Industrial appoints new supply chain chief
Chicago - Douglas Jones has been promoted to the position of executive vice president, global supply chain operations at supplies firm MSC Industrial Direct.
In his new role, Jones will take overall responsibility for product management and global sourcing, in addition to his current responsibilities for distribution operations, logistics, engineering, facilities, and purchasing. He will report to Erik Gershwind, executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Jones has served in his current role as MSC's senior vice president, supply chain management since April 2008. Previously, he was the senior vice president of logistics from December 2005. He joined the company in July 2001, as vice president of fulfilment.
Prior to joining MSC, he served as vice president, distribution operations for the central region of the United States, at Fisher Scientific from 1998 to 2001. Prior to his role at Fisher Scientific, Jones was part of the management team at McMaster-Carr Supply Company, based in Chicago. During his ten-year tenure with McMaster-Carr, he held various managerial positions in fulfilment, finance, purchasing and inventory management.
David Sandler, MSC's president and chief executive officer, commented: "Doug has extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics and distribution and has played a critical part in ensuring and improving the efficiency of MSC's operations over the last eight years. Aligning our entire supply chain under Doug will help us improve our profitability and market share gains, while building upon our strong relations with our supplier community."
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