Distribution

Contacts For Distribution and Logistics

This department is comprised of eight Distribution Centers and one Ice Cream Plant that service the 3315 Rite Aid stores throughout the U.S. Five of the eight Distribution Centers are located in the eastern half of the United States. The remaining three Distribution Centers and the Ice Cream Plant are located on the West Coast of the United States. The operations of these Distribution Centers is supported by the following departments that fall under the Distribution & Logistics umbrella:

DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT- This department is responsible for supporting the various aspects of the DC's. These areas include quality issues, safety/worker's compensation, inventory control, regulatory and operational compliance (DEA), and reverse logistics (returns).

OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS- This group is responsible for providing the information and associated analysis to manage the DC's. They create and maintain the data warehouse where they obtain their statistics and information. They also establish and monitor the budget by providing weekly/ monthly tracking reports. Data gathering and analysis are completed to support strategic and tactical decision-making.

STRATEGIC PLANNING- This group is responsible for providing a strategic view for the department. They handle project planning, management, and industrial process development for the engineering aspect of our DC's. They act as a liaison between Distribution users and Information Services developers; identifying enhancements in existing systems and maintaining support are also key tasks. They develop and maintain communication through the supply chain while conducting appropriate analysis. (Ex: Pro Rep Productivity Planning Tool)

TRANSPORTATION- This group is responsible for providing transportation and traffic support for the company. They purchase all of the inbound, import, and outbound transportation needs for the Company. They route shipments from suppliers to the DC's and from the DC's to the stores. Other key tasks include coordinating the payment of freight bills, monitoring carrier loss, and any damage claims.

Contacts For Distribution and Logistics

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