Exton, PA – J.W. Pepper is excited to announce Nick Buddock has been named Vice President of Operations. In his new role, he will provide corporate executive leadership over Pepper’s distribution centers in Atlanta, GA and Salt Lake City, UT.
Several operations responsibilities Nick will be in charge of include: overseeing warehouse operations service levels, strategy development and execution, human capital management, working with Inventory Management to ensure supply chain service levels and performance, streamlining workflows, developing supply chain improvements and vendor relationships. Additionally, Nick will provide executive management oversight of Pepper’s Media Department to ensure the proper operation of the company’s internal and external printing needs, print-on-demand, digital asset induction and management and video production.
“Nick has a proven record of managing complex business needs and developing highly efficient solutions to better improve our levels of customer service and internal processes,” says Glenn Burtch, President & CEO. “We are thrilled to have Nick leading our Operations Department.”
Nick graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is still active with the university by being on the percussion staff of the West Chester University Golden Rams Marching Band. Nick has been an essential part of Pepper for 16 years, beginning as an order filler. During his time with the company, he helped start print-on-demand and was involved with the launch of My Score. Nick has held the role of manager of the Media Department, formerly known as the Print Services Department, for the past nine years.
For more information about this press release, contact Mary Rogelstad at 610-648-0500 x2267 or mrogelst@jwpepper.com.
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About J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Founded in 1876, J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. is the largest sheet music retailer in the world. Pepper recently celebrated its 140th anniversary, honoring 14 decades of customer service and devotion to music and music education. In addition to providing music accessories, various music software products, and music for state contests and music festivals, Pepper also offers choral, band, orchestra, church, classroom, instrumental, piano, and vocal music to directors, teachers, and other professional musicians around the world. The company provides its products and services through its 12 stores across the U.S. and online.
