Scott Schmadeke
Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer
BJ's Wholesale Club•Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
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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
- Sep 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
- Member, BoardCurrentSep 2025–Present
- BJ's Wholesale ClubCurrentAug 2018–Present· 8 yrs 2 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Operations OfficerCurrentNov 2024–Present
- Senior Vice President Field and Fresh OperationsAug 2018–Nov 2024
- 2016–2016· 0 mos
- Vice President, Operations2016–2016
- 2015–Aug 2018· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Vice President, Operations2016–Aug 2018
- District Manager2015–2016
- 1992–2015· 23 yrs
- District Manager2007–2015
- Director Retail Support Shrink2006–2007
- Manager, Retail Operations1992–2006
Education
Food Industry Executive Program
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Southern CaliforniaToday’s Managers Tomorrow’s Leaders
Food Industry Executive Program
Portland State UniversityBachelor of Science (BS)
Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix