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Grainger · 1 day ago

Global Supply Chain Intern

Lake Forest, IL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$27/hr - $27/hr

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Global Supply Chain Intern will gain hands-on experience in various areas of supply chain operations, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the opportunity to present to leaders at the end of the internship.

HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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 focus on the customer experience while driving increased revenue and reduced excess

Determine and develop supply chain network strategy capabilities to accommodate current demand and future growth, leveraging forecasting tools, data analysis, and order routing logic

Drive customer experience improvements by analyzing order data and customer information to identify trends; partner cross-functionally to find and rollout solutions

Work cross-functionally in support of projects that align to the Global Supply Chain/Customer Experience/Operations strategic roadmap focusing on reducing our cost to serve while maintaining/improving customer experience

Support Transportation Operations by enhancing current reporting, addressing current service issues, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and supporting operational design to deliver to customers at the right time for the right cost

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalysisMS OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

No Visa sponsorships now or in the future

Currently enrolled in a college or University, working towards a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Business Analytics, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related majors

Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office is required (especially enhanced Excel capabilities)

Proven communication (written / verbal), interpersonal and leadership skills

Proven analytical skills including an ability to synthesize information, reach logical conclusions, evaluate and improve processes

Expected graduation between December 2026 – June 2027

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.

Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.

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, parental leave, and other benefits.

Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

Company

Grainger

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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.

Founded in 1927