Gretchen McCarthy
Chief Supply Chain and Logistics Officer at Target
Target•Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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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
- Apr 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
- Advisory Council MemberCurrentApr 2025–Present
- ShiptCurrentAug 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentAug 2023–Present
- TargetCurrentApr 2004–Present· 22 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Supply Chain and Logistics OfficerCurrentSep 2022–Present
- Senior Vice President Global Inventory ManagementJul 2019–Oct 2022
- Vice President Inventory Management and OperationsJul 2017–Jul 2019
- Senior Director, Supply Chain TransformationJul 2016–Jul 2017
- Senior Director, Multichannel Inventory ManagementMar 2015–Sep 2015
- Senior Director, Merchandise Planning2014–Mar 2015
- Director Of Merchandising2011–Dec 2013
- Buyer, ProcurementApr 2004–Dec 2010
- Jul 2001–Apr 2004· 2 yrs 9 mos
- MerchantJul 2001–Apr 2004
Education
BS
Hotel Administration
Cornell University