Musgrave Budgens Londis (MBL) has appointed Mark Aylwin as supply chain director.
Former supply director with Safeway, Alwyn, 41, is set to join MBL on June 6 and is tasked with developing a national chilled network.
He will also be looking to drive efficiencies, improve MBL’s service to independent retailers and ultimately to develop the optimum distribution network for a business which currently incorporates 2,200 Londis stores, 75 Budgens independent stores and 160 Budgens corporate stores.
Stores are supplied from four depots - South Elmsall, Andover, Thamesmead and Wellingborough.
Mike Taylor, MBL’s managing director said the appointment supports the company’s commitment to the independent sector: “Investment in our supply chain and distribution logistics is key to our business.
“Our aim is to be the number one supplier to independent retailers and to give them the best possible offer, including chilled, plus a delivery and support service they can count on.
“Mark’s skills and lengthy experience in food retail can only help us improve and maintain our service.”
Aylwin’s logistics team includes operations director, Jon Peggs, and Richard Gibson, who has recently been promoted to logistics manager for MBL with responsibilities including network synergies and distribution flows.
