Jay Caudill

Jay Caudill has extensive experience in retail planning and allocation, currently serving as Vice President of Planning and Allocation at Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. since February 2025. Prior to that, Jay held various leadership roles at Big Lots Stores, including Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Director of Merchandise Planning from April 2013 to February 2025. Additional experience includes serving as Director of Planning at Victoria's Secret - PINK, Director of Merchandise Planning at Big Lots, and roles in merchandise planning at The Limited and Lane Bryant. Jay began a career in retail as a Territory Manager at Blue Ridge Distributing/E&J Gallo. Jay earned a degree from Bowling Green State University between 1993 and 1997.