Analyst, Storage Engineering

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 326787

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,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

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

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.

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 requires up to 75% travel.

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

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.
• Include visual and data observations in the analysis and involve stakeholder input to ensure information is captured appropriately.
• Identify and resolve constraints within physical and systematic processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of analysis based on pre-determined time frames.
• Demonstrate analytical and decision-making capabilities proactively and consistently, seeking out information to validate assumptions.
• Support planning, project, and operational activities through data assembly and analysis for current and future states to support growth and expansion.
• Communicate and partner with multiple levels of leaders within Operations and Supply Chain; provide benchmarking and best-practice learnings from other projects; identify opportunities for improvement to optimize storage and throughput; provide data and recommendations used by leadership for cross-functional presentations; prepare data for leadership reviews for business partners at all levels.
• 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.
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