MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has hired Heath Holtz to serve as senior vice president of field operations. He will oversee Target’s supply chain and logistics field network to support the retailer’s more than 1,800 stores, the company said on Friday. Holtz joins the company on March 1 and will report to Arthur Valdez, Target’s executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer.

Heath Holtz

“Target has built an industry-leading supply chain and logistics network that supports our stores as shopping destinations and local fulfillment hubs,” Valdez said in a statement. “Heath’s strong track record of leading global teams to elevate operational quality and efficiency make him a valuable addition to Target as we continue evolving our supply chain to meet guest needs.”

Holtz comes to Target from Nissan Motor Corp., where he most recently served as senior vice president of manufacturing, supply chain management and purchasing in North America. During his 14 years at Nissan, he led large, global teams solving complex supply chain issues and developing operational excellence rooted in precision, on-time performance and quality products. Holtz also has held positions at Dell and in the U.S. Air Force.

“Target has set a high standard for operational excellence, and I’m eager to build upon the incredible progress they’ve made in designing a true omnichannel network,” Holtz said. “I’m excited to help remedy the challenges of a vast retail supply chain at an admired brand like Target, which is leading the industry in transforming the physical and digital shopping experiences for guests to enjoy.”