Grainger ยท 1 week ago
Sr Supply Chain Optimization Engineer
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $142K/yr
3+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving millions of customers worldwide. The Sr. Supply Chain Optimization Engineer will utilize supply chain knowledge and optimization skills to enhance the distribution network by developing models, executing logistics scenarios, and presenting strategic recommendations.
HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management
Hiring Manager
Leslie Easterday
Responsibilities
Gather data and use appropriate analytical methods and mathematical tools to develop flexible, scalable network models
Execute scenarios designed to understand options to improve logistics operations, architecture, flows and processes
Leverage advanced techniques to create supply chain prediction and optimization frameworks
Summarize analyses to develop content and present recommendations to strategic partners to align on supply chain priorities and investments
Conduct ad-hoc analyses and create reporting and metrics as appropriate
Maintain and execute core department processes to ensure ongoing model fidelity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Statistics, Mathematics or related fields; or equivalent experience
3+ years experience in supply chain network design or optimization, consulting, operations planning, inventory planning, transportation, and/or supply chain finance and analytics
Experience with R, Python, and/or SQL and familiarity with Snowflake, PowerBI, or similar background in working with large datasets, from data navigation to coding
Demonstrated skills such problem solving, bias for action, ability to multi-task, ability to influence and analytical background
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify and improve or solve gaps and inefficiencies in all aspects of a complex supply chain
Benefits
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.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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