Earlier this month, global retailer SHEIN celebrated the grand opening of its new 737,000-square-foot automated fulfillment facility in Lebanon, Indiana. The new facility expands SHEIN’s physical footprint in Indiana to more than 2.5 million square feet and will create hundreds of new jobs as operations ramp up, further building on the company’s workforce and economic presence in the state. The facility features a goods-to-person fulfillment system and is designed to support SHEIN’s continued growth while strengthening its fulfillment capabilities.
“SHEIN’s continued investment in Indiana reflects our commitment to building a more agile, resilient and innovative fulfillment network while creating economic opportunities in the communities where we operate,” said George Chiao, SHEIN’s U.S. president. “Today’s celebration is a testament to the collaboration of our employees, partners and community leaders who have helped make this milestone possible. We are grateful for the warm welcome and support we have received in Indiana and look forward to continuing to grow our presence in the state.”
Located approximately 1.5 miles from SHEIN’s existing Indiana operations, the new facility is scheduled to begin operations this month. SHEIN currently has a workforce of more than 1,300 employees, and the Lebanon site is expected to create hundreds of additional jobs as operations expand.
SHEIN first established its major Indiana distribution presence in Whitestown in 2022, selecting Central Indiana as a key hub for its U.S. fulfillment network. Since then, SHEIN has continued to expand its operations and workforce in the state, with the new Lebanon facility representing the company’s latest investment in Indiana and the next phase of its growth in the region…