Pet Food Experts Hires New VP to Lead Supply Chain Operations
Pet Food Experts, a leading distributor of pet food and supplies announced the hiring of William May as Vice President of Supply Chain Operations. May will lead Pet Food Experts’ supply chain, warehousing, transportation and logistics across six distribution centers throughout the US. He will report to PFX Chief Operating Officer, James Bettencourt.
May is a seasoned supply chain leader with extensive experience in both direct-to-consumer and direct-to-store operations. He comes to PFX from American Tire Distributor, where he most recently served as Regional Supply Chain Director overseeing operations across up to 19 distribution centers in the US. Prior to American Tire Distributor, May spent 12 years in various progressive leadership roles at W.W. Grainger, a Fortune 500 industrial supply company, where he was responsible for full site and P&L ownership as well as an influence across multiple distribution centers throughout the US, Latin America and Canada. He led large teams solving complex supply chain issues and developed operational excellence rooted in precision, on-time performance and employee engagement. May also held leadership positions at The Home Depot and the US Coast Guard.
“PFX has built an industry-leading supply chain and logistics network that supports more than 6,000 independent pet retailers nationwide,” said Baker. “It’s a rapid time of growth for us and William’s strong track record of leading teams to elevate operational quality and efficiency make him a valuable addition to the PFX family as we continue to deliver the superior customer experience we’re known for.”
“PFX has set a high standard for operational excellence, and I’m eager to help tackle the current widespread supply chain challenges,” says May. “I’m even more excited to be a part of the team responsible for building an operation for the future that continues to strengthen relationships with our brand and retail partners and drive long-term company growth.”
May joined the company on June 7 and will be based out of Pet Food Experts’ national headquarters in Pawtucket, RI.