Gretchen McCarthy

Gretchen McCarthy

Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer at Target

TargetMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Experience25+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Gretchen McCarthy is executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer for Target and a member of its leadership team. She oversees all functions of Target’s global supply chain and logistics network, including inventory management, replenishment, fulfillment, global transportation, logistics and distribution. Gretchen joined Target in 2004 and during her tenure has held multiple senior leadership positions spanning supply chain transformation, merchandise planning, and buying. Most recently, Gretchen served as Target’s senior vice president of global inventory management, where she oversaw all inventory flow planning, purchasing, placement and technology within the company’s supply chain and across global operations. She has led teams in Canada and India and has served as a sponsor of the Supply Chain Diversity Action Council. Gretchen holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Advisory Council MemberCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
  • ShiptCurrent
    Aug 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Aug 2023–Present
  • TargetCurrent
    Apr 2004–Present· 22 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Supply Chain and Logistics OfficerCurrent
      Sep 2022–Present
    • Senior Vice President Global Inventory Management
      Jul 2019–Oct 2022
    • Vice President Inventory Management and Operations
      Jul 2017–Jul 2019
    • Senior Director, Supply Chain Transformation
      Jul 2016–Jul 2017
    • Senior Director, Multichannel Inventory Management
      Mar 2015–Sep 2015
    • Senior Director, Merchandise Planning
      2014–Mar 2015
    • Director Of Merchandising
      2011–Dec 2013
    • Buyer, Procurement
      Apr 2004–Dec 2010
  • Jul 2001–Apr 2004· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Merchant
      Jul 2001–Apr 2004

Education

BS

Hotel Administration

Cornell University

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Visual MerchandisingInventory ControlLeadershipStore ManagementCross-functional CollaborationsPrivate LabelSalesFashionMerchandise PlanningStrategic PlanningApparelCross-functional Team LeadershipMerchandisingRetail MarketingAssortmentRetailInventory ManagementExecutive LeadershipTrend AnalysisForecasting