Senior Analyst, Program Analytics

Overview

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US,

Work Location Type: Hybrid

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 $87,200.00 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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

• Develop models and supporting tools that help weigh decisions, recommendations, and actions against their material impact on profitability leveraging AI/ML capabilities
• Collaborate and work with team members across the entire organization to improve cost management, ensure reliable supply, and ignite profitable growth
• Help with strategic planning, review, and implementation to ensure portfolio recommendation is deployed across the business
• Use data and market insights to meet end-to-end needs across the business to improve customer and team member experience
• Ensure new tool development enables standard work and is additive to the productivity and effectiveness of stakeholders

• BS/BA degree in data analytics/science, engineering, technology, marketing, or business preferred
• 5+ years business experience with a working knowledge of Advanced Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Cost Accounting, Finance and Economics
• Experience managing large data sets and utilizing advanced analytical tools and methodologies to construct compelling narratives
• Proficient in usage of databases (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks) and querying languages (e.g. SQL)
• Proficient in one or both of the following programming languages:
  Python, R
• Comfortable building and delivering presentations to management, staff and field audiences
• Must understand Our business direction, customer requirements, supply management-marketing strategy, and demand generation fulfillment process
• Experience driving and demonstrating results financially, strategically and managerially
• Clear understanding of suppliers, customers, Grainger s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Can apply thought process to construct executable plans
• Change Management skills- inspiring teams to welcome change, embrace new directions, and future opportunities. Anticipate change and prepare for it by defining goals, responsibilities and time frames

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