JM Smucker overhauls supply chain leadership

Core Insights - J.M. Smucker Co. is restructuring its supply chain leadership team to support long-term growth [1] Leadership Changes - The company will eliminate the chief operating officer position, with COO John Brase having left the company [2] - Randy Day, SVP of operations, and Bryan Huston, SVP of information services and supply chain, plan to retire, but will assist in the transition [2][3] - A search for a new SVP of operations and supply chain will commence to replace Day and Huston [3] New Appointments - Rob Ferguson has been promoted to the newly created role of chief product supply officer and EVP of coffee, pet, and away from home business units [4] - Ferguson's promotion became effective on February 9, and he will oversee operations, distribution, supply chain, and procurement [4][5] - CFO Tucker Marshall's role has been expanded to include EVP of frozen handheld and spreads and sweet baked snacks [7] - Jill Penrose has been promoted to chief people and administrative officer and chief of staff [7]