Analyst, Supply Chain Rotational Development Program - Louisville, KY

Analyst, Supply Chain Rotational Development Program - Louisville, KY

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. 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.

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Compensation

Anticipated base pay: $65,000 – $75,000.

Rewards And Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one.
• 18 paid time off days annually for full‑time employees, 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, financial counseling.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non‑birth parents.

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Position Details

The Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP) is a three‑year rotational program that equips participants with the experiences, knowledge and skills necessary to understand how Grainger’s supply chain organization delivers value to our customers. Participants will gain experiences in business analytics, continuous improvement, and leading teams in front‑line supply chain operations.

Rotations

• DC Storage & Throughput Optimization
• DC Reporting & Analytics
• Continuous Improvement Analytics
• Supplier Performance Management
• Transportation
• Branch Network
• Inventory Planning
• Customer Experience Design
• DC Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Rotate across three Supply Chain, Operations and Customer Experience functions.
• Learn and understand the interactions between key end‑to‑end functions and apply learnings to assist with key business initiatives.
• Lead a group of up to 25 distribution center team members to drive operational excellence.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects to reduce operational costs or improve service for customers.
• Apply problem‑solving and critical thinking to drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop data analytics to measure KPIs, identify opportunities and measure impact.
• Become proficient in data analytics tools and applications (Snowflake, Power BI, Business Objects, SAP).

Professional Development

Comprehensive onboarding, ongoing coaching and mentoring, exposure to leadership, networking and community involvement.

Work Environment

• All rotations based at the same Grainger Distribution Center.
• Majority of communication in person with occasional email and phone.
• Must be able to interface with a multi‑shift operation and frequent physical activity.
• Up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Expected graduation between December 2025 and June 2026 for a July 2026 start date.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics or equivalent experience.
• Relevant internship or work experience.
• Intermediate MS Office proficiency.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a desire to drive results.
• Ability to foster, manage and leverage relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines with multiple priorities.
• No visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 providing reasonable accommodations. Please advise us if you need assistance during the application and selection process.