MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE: MSM), Melville, NY, has named Stephen Szilagyi as senior vice president, supply chain. Szilagyi's primary responsibilities at MSC will include the oversight of customer fulfillment centers, transportation and logistics, purchasing and inventory management.

"Steve brings a great deal of supply chain leadership experience and talent to MSC," said Doug Jones, EVP and chief supply chain officer for MSC. "He has successful management experience solving complex supply chain issues that help deliver transformational results, and we're excited about his ability to help us achieve our goal of improving the supply chains of our manufacturing customers."

Prior to joining MSC, Szilagyi was chief supply chain officer for Lowe's Companies. Szilagyi also previously served as director of distribution for Wesco Distribution.