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Smucker Taps Hershey Operations Executive for Supply Chain Leadership

The J.M. Smucker Company has appointed Douglas Guilherme as senior vice president of operations and supply chain, effective July 29. Guilherme brings more than three decades of logistics and manufacturing expertise to the role, having previously worked at The Hershey Company and Procter & Gamble. His appointment strengthens the food manufacturer's operational efficiency. Guilherme's background in procurement, production planning, and distribution networks positions him to address sourcing challenges and logistics optimization. The move reflects industry-wide efforts to restructure supply chain operations in response to cost volatility, geopolitical disruptions, and evolving consumer demand.