Starbucks opening corporate office in Tennessee, moving some Seattle jobs – KING5.com
Jobs impacted are within the company’s supply chain department.
SEATTLE — Starbucks will relocate some of its corporate jobs in Seattle when it expands operations to Tennessee, according to the company.
Jobs connected to direct and indirect sourcing operations teams within the supply chain will be impacted. Seattle will remain the company’s North America and Global Support headquarters, according to the company.
The company will continue evaluating moving additional teams and roles to Nashville over time.
The expansion was confirmed by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development on Tuesday. Starbucks plans to locate the new corporate office in Nashville later this year, according to the department.
Seattle employees impacted by the move are being offered the option and support to relocate. Further roles will open in Nashville in the future, according to Starbucks.
Expanding to Tennessee is part of the effort to grow in North America, specifically in the central and southern United States and parts of the northeast, according to Starbucks.
“Looking ahead, Starbucks has great ambitions to grow even further across North America. With these growth plans, we see Nashville, Tennessee, as an ideal location to open an office and establish a more strategic presence in the Southeast region of the U.S.,” Mike Grams, chief operating officer of Starbucks, said in a prepared statement. “The city offers a deep, talented and growing workforce, making it a desirable location for us.”
Further details and information on the new office are expected in the coming months.
“We’re excited to see Starbucks choose Tennessee as the home for this corporate office and can’t think of a better fit than the heart of Music City,” said Deputy Gov. Stuart McWhorter. “Investments like this reinforce Tennessee’s position as a destination for high-quality corporate growth and deliver meaningful, well-paying opportunities for our talented workforce.”
