Global Supply Chain Intern

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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 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. For more information,  .

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $24.00/hr and $27.00/hr.

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.

During the 10-week paid internship, there is an opportunity to further explore your career options while simultaneously gaining intensive, hands‑on experience. Each intern will have a meaningful project that contributes to the Grainger business, providing a formal presentation to leaders and fellow team members at the end of the program. The summer schedule is filled with professional development sessions, learning sessions with the Grainger Leadership Team, and social events to connect with other interns.

Interns will gain exposure to how modern supply chain organizations leverage data, automation, and emerging technologies to improve speed, reliability, and customer outcomes. Following the internship, if a full-time offer is extended, you will have the opportunity to participate in a three-year rotational development program which will equip participants with the experiences, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand how Grainger’s supply chain organization delivers value s to our customers.

Participants will gain experiences in business analytics, continuous improvement principles & practices, and leading teams in front-line supply chain operations to accelerate their development.

We are looking for students who have a strong interest in continuous learning, great communication skills, and a passion to contribute to an outstanding team. The below information demonstrates what skills are vital to succeed in the internship program. As an intern, you could potentially be placed in one of the following areas:

Branch Network

Develop reporting and provide data-based insights to leadership in order to drive profitablewalk-in revenue growth, unparalleled service, operationally sound processes, and a culture of safety and team member engagement throughout the US and Canadian Branch Networks.

Customer Service

Assess, design, and build solutions through process/technology changes that are aimed at improving customer experience and increasing the effectiveness of our customer service agents.

DC Operations

Optimize inventory storage, reduce costs, and improve operational process flows by analyzing inventory and order data, partnering with local distribution center leadership, and researching alternate techniques with external vendors.

Partner with the overseas sourcing team to manage purchasing and availability of inventory for globally sourced items.

Work closely with suppliers to ensure they comply with and execute to Grainger’s Performance Metrics for all Purchase Orders.

Determine where to stock, how much to stock, and when to replenish over 500k planned items across hundreds of North America Grainger locations.

Partner with the branch network and distribution centers to plan inventory with a…