BlackHawk Industrial has appointed Steve Gettleman as VP of category management.

Gettleman will oversee the company’s category strategy across the metalworking, fastener, MRO, and industrial product lineups in both sales and digital channels. He will particularly focus on enhancing product assortment, optimizing category and supplier performance, and leveraging data insights, officials added.

Gettleman most recently served as VP of global private brands at security and low-voltage product distributor ADI Global, and previously held various roles over nearly two decades at MSC Industrial Supply.

“Steve brings a rare combination of category expertise, global sourcing experience, and demonstrated success building world-class supplier strategies,” stated CEO John Mark.

Tulsa, OK-based BlackHawk distributes metalworking products through locations in the U.S., Mexico, UK and the Philippines.