Cabela’s Inc. hired Doug Means as its executive vice president and chief supply chain officer. Previously, Means served as Executive Vice President of Production for
Better Sportswear at Jones Apparel Group, which he joined in 1992.
During his 18 years at Jones Apparel, Means held a variety of positions
within supply chain operations focused on day-to-day management as well
as process, speed and cost improvement. His responsibilities included
managing the industrial engineering, distribution, logistics, social
compliance, customs, production, sourcing and product development areas.
Prior to joining Jones Apparel, Means was a consultant for Kurt Salmon
Associates in Atlanta, Ga., where he assisted clients in improving
operations, developing strategic distribution and logistics plans, and
building logistics optimization models.
“In January, we announced several changes and promotions in our top
leadership roles, better aligning Cabela’s executive management team
with our strategic initiatives,” said Tommy Millner, Cabela’s Chief
Executive Officer. “Today I am excited to welcome Doug to our executive
team and look forward to his valuable contributions to our supply chain
operations.”
