RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — The Nature’s Bounty Co. announced Thursday that Jay Jones has joined the company as chief supply chain officer, reporting to president and chief executive officer Paul Sturman.

In this role, Jones will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s global supply network.

“Jay is a results-driven and decisive CPG veteran with deep supply chain experience and a 30-year track record of developing and building cross-functional teams to exceed expectations,” said Sturman. “With his leadership and expertise, I am confident that Jay will help us continue to elevate and accelerate our teams to achieve our ambitious growth goals.”

“The Nature’s Bounty Co. has a strong history with some of the most trusted brands in the world. I look forward to leading a supply chain function that delivers operational excellence, providing consumers around the world with the highest quality products,” said Jones

Most recently, Mr. Jones was CEO of Country Life LLC, a manufacturer of all-natural supplement and personal care products. Prior to Country Life, Jones held a number of operational leadership positions at International Vitamin Company (IVC), Elizabeth Arden, Accupac, Warner Lambert, and Johnson & Johnson.

Jones holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University.