Wade Haddad will lead the company's recently announced store optimization strategy as senior vice president, Real Estate and Construction.

The nearly 200-year-old retailer has nine locations in the Garden State.

The move, which the Union-based company calls a major realignment of its organizational structure, will result in an estimated future annual pre-tax savings of approximately $150 million.

The 368,000-square-foot facility will create more than 180 full- and part-time associate jobs.

The contribution is part of a voluntary effort from the retailer to reimburse governments worldwide for the costs of supporting its furloughed employees in the early days of the pandemic.

The revived retailer announced a partnership with Target last year, which reportedly ended in July.

The European airport retailer is currently controlling shareholder of the East Rutherford-based company, which has more than 1,000 stores.

Laura Coffey comes to the position from a 23-year career at Pier 1 Imports, having held leadership positions in finance, accounting, strategic planning, e-commerce, merchandise planning, inventory management and business development.

The 415,000-square-foot location will create more than 120 full-time associate positions, as well as hundreds of driver opportunities.

According to CEO Sharon Leite, “Muriel’s unique perspectives from fashion and beauty will be a defining factor as we evolve and elevate The Vitamin Shoppe brand, strengthening the vital connection between our merchandise and messaging."

The grocer's 10th in-state location marks the first lease secured for the brand by Levin Management Corp.

The move, which follows a filing for Chapter 11 reorganization by the brand's parent company, will affect one location in New Jersey.