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Scott Schmadeke

Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer

BJ's Wholesale Club•Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

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Experience34+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Scott Schmadeke is executive vice president, chief operations officer of the company. He oversees club operations, supply chain and asset protection and safety for the company. Mr. Schmadeke joined BJ’s in 2018 as senior vice president of operations. Since then, he expanded his responsibilities to include leading field and fresh operations. He played a pivotal role in the company’s acquisition and transition of its perishable distribution centers as well as the rollout of enhanced fresh offerings and new club openings. Before joining BJ’s, Mr. Schmadeke held several key operations leadership positions in the retail and grocery industry, including roles at Albertson’s Companies and Safeway, Inc. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration and management from the University of Phoenix.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Sep 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Member, BoardCurrent
      Sep 2025–Present
  • Aug 2018–Present· 8 yrs 2 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Operations OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
    • Senior Vice President Field and Fresh Operations
      Aug 2018–Nov 2024
  • 2016–2016· 0 mos
    • Vice President, Operations
      2016–2016
  • 2015–Aug 2018· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Vice President, Operations
      2016–Aug 2018
    • District Manager
      2015–2016
  • 1992–2015· 23 yrs
    • District Manager
      2007–2015
    • Director Retail Support Shrink
      2006–2007
    • Manager, Retail Operations
      1992–2006

Education

Food Industry Executive Program

Business Administration and Management, General

University of Southern California

Today’s Managers Tomorrow’s Leaders

Food Industry Executive Program

Portland State University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Business Administration and Management, General

University of Phoenix

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Scott Schmadeke
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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GroceryInventory ControlLoss PreventionStore ManagementShrinkageCustomer ServicePManagementTeam BuildingSalesMulti-UnitTalent ManagementMerchandisingProfitRetailInventory ManagementIncome StatementPlanogramsMulti-Unit ManagementSupermarkets