Sam’s Club Distribution Center Coming to Oklahoma City

Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Inc., is opening a multi-purpose distribution center in Oklahoma City. 

The 300,000-square-foot facility will be located at OKC Logistics Park, an industrial space in southwest Oklahoma City encompassing 1.6 million square feet. Sam’s Club plans to make a $40 million capital investment to open the facility. 

Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Involvement

“We are excited Sam’s Club has chosen to expand its supply chain capabilities in Oklahoma City,” said Greater Oklahoma City Chamber President & CEO Christy Gillenwater. “This substantial capital investment further proves that Oklahoma City is a prime destination for world-class companies looking to expand. Our business-friendly climate, middle-of-the-country location and access to major interstates and rail lines makes Oklahoma City the perfect place for a distribution center.” 

The announcement comes after months of work by state and local officials, including the Chamber’s economic development team. They performed a wage analysis for multiple positions at the distribution center and facilitated discussions regarding training support and incentives.  

Statewide Impact

Gov. Kevin Stitt said Sam’s Club has been an important economic driver for the state since it first opened in 1983. 

“I am thrilled that partnership will continue as the company brings 130 long-term jobs to Oklahoma with this new distribution center,” said Stitt. 

An official with Sam’s Club said the new facility will improve services for its members, mainly in terms of speed and availability of products.  

“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. “We are on a journey to transform the entire Sam’s Club supply chain through strategic expansion and cutting-edge automation.”  

Distribution Hub

Local officials applauded the investment. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said the new facility joins a growing distribution corridor in southwest Oklahoma City. 

“We are excited to extend our long-term partnership with Walmart and Sam’s Club to include this new distribution center,” Mayor Holt said. “Oklahoma City’s population continues to grow and as both our city and the company expand, we look forward to working together.” 

Logistics is one of the biggest industries in the Greater Oklahoma City region. Major trade hubs and more than 411 million residents are within 1,800 miles of Oklahoma City. The region has more than 36,000 jobs in logistics and distribution. 

The Sam’s Club distribution center is expected to open early next year.