Zale names new supply chain manager

Diamond and jewelry retailer Zale has named John Legg as the company's new supply chain manager.

Legg will take over as senior vice president of the supply chain after leaving his former post at Managing Services International, where he was managing director. At Managing Services International, a global consulting company that he formed, Legg assessed, designed and launched supply chain solutions that helped companies with restructuring, process improvement and inventory management. Before forming the supply chain management company, he served as senior vice president of global distribution and logistics for Warnaco, a textile manufacturer, and vice president of international distribution and logistics for Liz Claiborne, a fashion designer. Legg is also a graduate of Northeastern University.

"The addition of John to our senior leadership team is an important step for us," said Matt Appel, CEO of Zale. "John's 25 years of retail supply chain experience will be instrumental in improving the supply channel that extends from receipt of product to distribution to retail locations."

Zale is working hard to improve its efficiency after it landed in hot water with Citibank for its lagging credit card sales.