Sr Data Scientist
Job in
Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, 60045, USA
Listed on 2026-07-19
Listing for:
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Hybrid
Req Number 332078
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion.
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Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $ - $. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 %, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.
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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Grainger Benefits
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
We are looking for a Sr Data Scientist to join our Inventory Optimization team, bringing expertise in data analysis and advanced quantitative methods (machine learning and operations research) to drive impactful business outcomes. These analytics-based solutions are used to improve how Grainger's supply chain is designed, operated and maintained, aligning solutions with strategic goals and service to our customers. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, continuously learning, and motivated to explore new technologies, business insights, and customer behaviors.
This role requires a strong commitment to innovation and long-term value creation through data-driven decision-making.
This position is to be located hybrid (2 days per week) from either our Lake Forest, IL or downtown Chicago office is preferred. Remote/virtual may be considered for candidates outside this area.
You Will
* Analyze data sets, build predictive models, leverage operations research, and deploy and operationalize solutions to enhance supply chain performance.
* Apply operations research techniques such as linear programming, integer programming etc. and machine learning techniques such as classification, clustering, regression, and time series forecasting to build explanatory, predictive, and prescriptive models appropriate for solving different supply chain problems.
* Conduct exploratory data analysis and apply supply chain understanding to uncover new insights and form recommendations rooted in analytics.
* Create and present the materials necessary to communicate the results of analytical work and associated recommendations and influence…
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