Sam's Club will open a multi-purpose distribution center in Oklahoma City, said Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. The 300,000-square-foot facility will open in early 2024.
“Since Sam's Club first opened in Oklahoma in 1983, Sam's has been an important economic driver for our state,” said Stitt in a statement. “I am thrilled that partnership will continue as the company brings 130 long-term jobs to Oklahoma with this new distribution center.”
The company plans to make a capital investment of approximately $40 million to open the facility.
“We're excited to enhance our supply chain capabilities in the State of Oklahoma,” said Joseph Godsey, chief supply chain officer of Sam's Club, in a statement. “We are on a journey to transform the entire Sam's Club supply chain through strategic expansion and cutting-edge automation. This investment will help us provide a better experience for our members in the speed and availability of our products.”
Walmart is the state's largest employer, with more than 35,000 jobs across Oklahoma.
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