Weis Ups Bailey to VP Supply Chain, Logistics

Weis Markets promoted Wayne Bailey to the newly created position of VP of supply chain and logistics. Prior to his promotion, Bailey was a regional VP.

In his new post, Bailey will be responsible for overall inventory management related to sourcing and product procurement, distribution operations, transportation and the development of processes and systems to improve the flow of product into the company’s distribution center and stores.

Bailey will oversee Joe Kleman, VP of distribution, and will report to Kurt Schertle, Weis Markets’ EVP of sales and merchandising.

Early in his career with the Sunbury, Pa.-based regional grocery chain, Bailey worked in a number of store and field supervision positions. Over the past 15 years, he has worked in senior level positions in merchandising and store operations.

Weis Markets operates 163 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia.