Analyst, Storage Engineering

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 326787

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $65,900.00 to $109,800.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

The Analyst, Storage Engineering partners with multiple business functions to gather inputs, criteria, and desired outcomes to deliver analytics and recommendations used during DC construction, expansion of existing sites, and improvements to existing buildings. You will work collaboratively with Network Strategy, DC and Branch Operations, and Inventory Management to ensure analytics from all teams guide decisions that support the design and build of the Grainger distribution network. You will report to the Manager, Storage Engineering Design & Optimization.

This position requirs up to 75% travel.

This is a hybrid position that is onsite 3 days a week in Lake Forest when not travelling.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

You Will

• Provide analytical support to the Supply Chain and Operations organizations for maximizing storage and throughput capacity within our Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches.

• • The analysis includes visual and data observations.

• • The analysis involves stakeholder input to ensure information is captured appropriately.

• • Identify and resolve constraints within physical and systematic processes.

• • Timely delivery of analysis based on pre-determined timeframes.

• Demonstrate analytical and decision-making capabilities proactively and consistently - analyst needs to seek out information to validate assumptions.

• Support planning, project, and operational activities through the following activities:
  • Assemble and analyze data for the current and future state to support growth and expansion

• • Communicating and partnering with multiple levels of leaders both within the Operations and Supply Chain functions.
  • Provide benchmarking and best practice learnings from other projects.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement on ways to optimize storage and throughput.
  • Provide data and recommendations used by leadership who present to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Prepare data for leadership review to communicate to business partners at all levels as appropriate
• Provide analytical support for planning, project management, and operational activities.
• Provide recommendations to Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches with steps to improve product flows and storage space utilization.
• Assemble and analyzes data to develop the "story".
• Accurately identifies problems and provides recommendations for solution.
• Recommend ideas that leverage existing processes to improve speed and scale.
• Work well independently, within a team, cross-functionally, and with outside vendors.
• Provide central support for Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches during new building, expansion, and racking reconfiguration efforts.

You Have

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 2+ years related Analytics experience
• Project management skills to manage resources, purchase supplies, and execute tasks within budget
• Ability to find creative solutions on small to medium size complex projects
• Partner with leaders on developing recommendations based on analytical results
• Proficiency in Snowflake, PowerBI, SQL, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in developing and leading training sessions for tactical and strategic topics
• Up to 75% travel within Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Other international travel as necessary

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.