Analyst, Supply Chain Rotational Development Program - Lake Forest, Il (Winter 2027)

W. W. Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

W. W. Grainger, Inc.

is offering a Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP) in Lake Forest, IL. The three-year program provides hands-on project management, formal curriculum, and leadership development across Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Experience. Participants will complete three one-year rotations focusing on Inventory Planning, Transportation, Data Enablement, and more, with opportunities to lead cross-functional projects and apply analytics to drive efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, supply chain, engineering, or related analytical disciplines.
• Relevant experience with data analysis tools and techniques (SQL, Python, Power BI) through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Exposure to predictive analytics, optimization, and AI applications in supply chain decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across three Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Experience functions during the program.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to reduce costs or improve service.
• Develop data analytics to measure KPIs and drive improvements using SQL-based queries, data modeling, and visualization tools.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Snowflake

R

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

360 Data Tools

Job description

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Work Location Type: Onsite

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working®by serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $65,000 – $75,000. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 5% or $3,750, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

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.

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.

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, Operations, and Customer Experience organization delivers values to our customers. Participants will develop through hands‑on project management, formal curriculum,development of technical skills and capabilities, and continuous improvement projects.

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:

• Inventory Planning
• Transportation
• Data Enablement
• Order to Cash
• Customer Experience Strategy, Design & Analytics

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 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 KPIs, identify opportunities for improvement, and measure impact using SQL‑based queries, data modeling, and visualization tools.
• Leverage advanced analytics, automation, and predictive insights to support inventory optimization, service performance, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical and business partners to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Become proficient with data analytics, reporting and the tools and applications (Snowflake, Power BI, Business Objects, SAP) to support this work., etc. Snowflake, Power BI, Business Objects, SAP, SQL‑based querying tools, and Python or similar analytical programming languages for data analysis and automation

Participants 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.

• All 3 rotations will be based out of: Lake Forest Corporate (Lake Forest, IL).
• Majority of communications in person, but also will interact with colleagues via email and over the phone a virtual Microsoft Teams environment.
• Able to work in a cross-functional, team environment.
• Up to 10% travel.

You Have:

• Expected graduationof December 2026 or June 2027.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree required with preference in business, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent experience.Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related analytical disciplines.
• Relevant experience with data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, Python, R, Power BI or similar, through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office is required.
• Exposure to predictive analytics, optimization, and emerging AI applications in supply chain decision‑making
• Experience working with large datasets, cloud data platforms, or automation tools preferred
• 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.

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.