Grainger · 1 day ago
Analyst, Storage Engineering
Lake Forest, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expGrainger is a leading broad line distributor serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide. The Analyst, Storage Engineering will provide analytical support for maximizing storage and throughput capacity within distribution centers and warehouses, collaborating with various business functions to inform decisions related to the design and build of Grainger's distribution network.
HospitalityIndustrialManufacturingOffice SuppliesSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide analytical support to the Supply Chain and Operations organizations for maximizing storage and throughput capacity within our Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches
The analysis includes visual and data observations
The analysis involves stakeholder input to ensure information is captured appropriately
Identify and resolve constraints within physical and systematic processes
Timely delivery of analysis based on pre-determined timeframes
Demonstrate analytical and decision-making capabilities proactively and consistently – analyst needs to seek out information to validate assumptions
Support planning, project, and operational activities through the following activities:
Assemble and analyze data for the current and future state to support growth and expansion
Communicating and partnering with multiple levels of leaders both within the Operations and Supply Chain functions
Provide benchmarking and best practice learnings from other projects
Identify opportunities for improvement on ways to optimize storage and throughput
Provide data and recommendations used by leadership who present to cross-functional stakeholders
Prepare data for leadership review to communicate to business partners at all levels as appropriate
Provide analytical support for planning, project management, and operational activities
Provide recommendations to Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches with steps to improve product flows and storage space utilization
Assemble and analyzes data to develop the 'story'
Accurately identifies problems and provides recommendations for solution
Recommend ideas that leverage existing processes to improve speed and scale
Work well independently, within a team, cross-functionally, and with outside vendors
Provide central support for Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches during new building, expansion, and racking reconfiguration efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related field
2+ years related Analytics experience
Project management skills to manage resources, purchase supplies, and execute tasks within budget
Ability to find creative solutions on small to medium size complex projects
Partner with leaders on developing recommendations based on analytical results
Proficiency in Snowflake, PowerBI, SQL, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience in developing and leading training sessions for tactical and strategic topics
Up to 75% travel within Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Other international travel as necessary
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
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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