Data & Analytics Manager — Insightful Reporting Leader (Hybrid)

W. W. Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Data & Analytics at our Lake Forest, IL HQ. In this hybrid role, you will lead the Safety & Security reporting portfolio, define data requirements, and ensure reliable metrics and insights across the organization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve reporting capabilities and drive informed decisions. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience managing reporting initiatives, with a focus on data quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience managing reporting portfolios, priorities, delivery processes, and reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Safety & Security reporting portfolio and delivery process, establishing priorities and service expectations that support functional and business needs.
• Forecast future Safety & Security data and reporting needs and define data requirements to support evolving programs, metrics, regulatory requirements, and business priorities; ensure necessary data structures and sources are available to support reporting and analytics.
• Prioritize stakeholder reporting and analytics needs, translating Safety & Security objectives and business requirements into reporting priorities and managing delivery commitments.
• Own the quality and reliability of Safety & Security reporting and metrics, including data validation, metric performance, and resolution of reporting or data issues.
• Translate Safety & Security data into actionable insights that help leaders understand performance, identify trends and emerging risks, and inform business and operational decisions.
• Lead reporting and analytics process improvements, including automation and self-service capabilities that improve access to Safety & Security information and reduce manual reporting.
• Establish and maintain Safety & Security reporting practices, standards, definitions, and documentation to promote consistent metrics, reliable reporting, and sustainable reporting processes.

Skills

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Data quality

Data interpretation

Process improvement

Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Data & Analytics at our Lake Forest, IL HQ. In this hybrid role, you will lead the Safety & Security reporting portfolio, define data requirements, and ensure reliable metrics and insights across the organization.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to improve reporting capabilities and drive informed decisions. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience managing reporting initiatives, with a focus on data quality,