Analyst, SPM Operations

Analyst, Supplier Performance Management Operations

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

You will report to the Manager, Supplier Performance Management Operations. This role is located in Lake Forest, IL.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal partners to identify and implement opportunities to reduce Supply Chain costs and/or improve the customer fulfillment experience
• Indirectly lead and collaborate with support teams based in Panama
• Mitigate risk to Grainger’s business and customers by quickly identifying and effectively acting to resolve Supply Chain issues caused by high-impact suppliers
• Build strong working relationships with key internal and supplier partners, across organizational levels, to effectively resolve issues, champion new ideas, and drive change
• Leverage data, analytics, and broad business knowledge to identify, prioritize and solve problems or influence decisions impacting Grainger and supplier Supply Chains

• BA/BS or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in related field.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills with ability to leverage data and analytics
• Demonstrated end to end thinking of supply chain impacts
• Project management and standardization experience

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.