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Exploring Career Opportunities in Retail Distribution Centers: Growth and Training Programs

Retail distribution centers (DCs) offer a plethora of career opportunities from entry-level positions to executive roles. The typical career path begins with the Executive-in-Training (EIT) program, requiring a 4-year degree and 16 weeks of training, leading to roles such as Group Leader (GL) and Senior Group Leader (SGL). Various leadership programs, including Target's Logistics College and Leadership Academy, facilitate professional growth. As retail companies expand with new stores and distribution centers, these roles become increasingly vital, offering competitive salaries and advancement pathways.

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Exploring Career Opportunities in Retail Distribution Centers: Growth and Training Programs

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  1. RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CENTER OPPORTUNITIES

  2. AGENDA • Typical DC Organizational Chart • Positions within the DC • Entry Level Positions – EIT & GL • Typical Career Path • Executive Training Programs • Industry Growth

  3. Organizational Chart

  4. Positions within the DC • EIT – Executive-In-Training • GL – Group Leader: First line supervisor – 15 to 45 Team Members. • RTM – Regional Transportation Manager: Inbound/Outbound Carrier, Delivery • SGL – Senior Group Leader: 4-6 Executive Direct Reports • AGM – Assistant General Manager • GM – General Manager: 5-7 Executive Direct Reports

  5. EIT – Executive-In-Training • 4-year College Degree • 16 weeks of Training – Department/HR/Culture • Starting salary $38K • Promotion to GL after training – salary $43K

  6. Group Leader • First Line Supervisor – 15-45 Team Members • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a Department – Leading their Team • Staffing • Technical Training • Performance Management

  7. Typical Career Path

  8. Executive Training Programs • TLC – Target Logistics College (GLs) • LEAD – Leadership Academy (GLs/SGLs) • Breakthrough Leadership – (SGLs) • Coaching Institute – (SGLs) • Leadership Institute – (GMs)

  9. Industry Growth • Target– New Stores: 2003 (101), plus 3 new DCs, 2004 (36) plus 4 new DCs, Mervyn’s 2002 (1), 2003 (3) • Kohls – New Stores: 2001 (62), 2002 (75), 2003 (80), 1 New Distribution Center • Staples – New Stores: 2001 (76), 2002 (117), 2003 (75) • Lowe’s – New Stores: 2002 (123), 1 New DC in 2002 & 2003

  10. RETAIL DISTRIBUTION “Great Growth, Great Opportunities”

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