Job Description

Work Location Type:  Onsite

Req Number 322220

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. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

  Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000.

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• 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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

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.

Position Details:

The Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP) is a three-year rotational program which will equip participants with the experiences, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand how Grainger’s supply chain organization delivers values 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.​

Participants will complete 3 one-year rotations which are designed to enhance the technical and leadership skills needed to lead supply chain operations. Rotations include but are not limited to:

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

You Will:

• Have the opportunity to rotate across three Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Experience functions during the program.
• Learn and understand the interactions between key end-to-end Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Experience 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 and support Grainger’s mission to “keep the world working”.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects designed to reduce operational costs or improve service for our customers.
• Apply problem-solving and critical thinking to drive cross-functional continuous improvement efforts across Grainger’s Supply Chain.
• Develop compelling data analytics to measure department KPI’s, identify opportunities for improvement and measure impact.
• Become proficient with data analytics, reporting and the tools and applications (Snowflake, Power BI, Business Objects, SAP) to support this work., etc.

Participant will also receive various forms of professional development throughout the program. These include: a comprehensive, structured onboarding experience, ongoing coaching and mentoring, exposure to various levels of leadership, networking, and community involvement. Upon successful completion of the program the Graduates will be eligible to become senior-level professionals within the Grainger Supply Chain.

Work Environment:

• All 3 rotations will be based out of the same Grainger Distribution Center .
• Majority of communications in person, but also will interact with colleagues via email, and over the phone.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to interface with a multi-shift operation and physically frequent all Team Member work areas.
• Up to 10% travel.

You Have:

• Expected graduation between December 2025 and June 2026 for July 2026 start date.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in business, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant internship or work experience.
• Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office is required.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the desire to drive results.
• Ability to foster, manage and leverage relationships with stakeholders, team members, and end users.
• Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities subject to frequent changes.
• No visa sponsorships.

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 both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

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