Ready Pac promotes chief supply chain officer

Ready Pac promotes chief supply chain officer

Ready Pac Foods Inc., Irwindale, Calif., has promoted Scott McGuire to chief supply chain officer.

Since 2015, McGuire has been vice president of sales and operations planning for the company, according to a news release.

He also worked for Pepsico’s Frito-Lay Division and Nestle USA, as well as for a consulting practice he ran, Joseph Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions.

His responsibilities include overseeing agricultural operations, transportation, demand planning, scheduling and customer service, the release said.

“Scott’s strong background and extensive experience will allow Ready Pac Foods to focus on greater efficiencies and effectiveness in all areas of our supply chain and logistics,” Tony Sarsam, CEO, said in the release.

 

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