Director, Distribution - Mira Loma

Grainger; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off — 18 days + 6 holidays

Job summary

Grainger, a leading broad line distributor, is seeking a strategic Distribution Center Leader to oversee a high-volume, multi-shift facility in the United States. You will ensure timely product receipt, accurate order fulfillment, and resource optimization while managing budget and regulatory compliance.

You will develop the DC leadership team, drive continuous improvement, and align safety, quality, and productivity goals with company strategy, serving 100,000+ customers with scalable

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required, 5 years progressively responsible management experience in high-volume, multi-shift operation.
• Experience influencing work environment and driving results with cross-functional teams.
• Track record promoting change and developing team members to improve operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operations for a high-volume, multi-shift distribution center servicing 100,000+ customers.
• Collaborate with Sales and Branch Services to improve customer service and market strategies for supported branches.
• Direct DC leadership to standardize best practices across the network and ensure safety, quality, productivity, and positive employee relations.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with state/federal laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Financial management

Team supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, material management or related field

Job description

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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 customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $163,800.00 – $273,000.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 25% , 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.

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.

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. Ensuring timely accurate product receipt, order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget.
Achieve business results by directing the development and implementation of processes to ensure most efficient, highest quality customer service while also ensuring compliance with state/federal employment law and OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations and company policies and procedures. Effectively managing the DC leadership team to develop and environment that promotes continual process improvement where employees are involved, empowered and committed to the success of the company thereby negating the need for third party representation.

You Will

• Collaborate with Sales and Branch Services management to identify and implement process changes to improve customer service, asset management and market strategies for the supported branches that service up to 100,000 customers.
• Communicate Company vision, values, strategies and direction, and our market strategy and programs to distribution employees. Create and promote an environment where employees are involved and empowered to the success of the company.
• Lead and develop managers. Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices within Operations, Distribution Center and across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure that the appropriate SMART goals are set and achieved, (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Positive Employee Relations), through the proper execution of continuous improvement and performance drivers.
• Ensure standardization and sharing of best demonstrated practices with Operations, Distribution Center and as appropriate across the Distribution Center Network.
• Ensure that physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected and utilized. Use process improvements to continually improve operational efficiencies (Cost Per Line).
• Accountable for inventory throughput at the Distribution Center serving 100,000+ customers.

You Have

• An undergraduate degree in business, logistics, material management or a related field of study or equivalent experience with 5 years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large team member populations.
• Demonstrated ability to directly influence the work environment by creating a dynamic workplace that effects positive team member relationships as well as effective relationships within and across functional boundaries and with suppliers while driving business results.
• Ability to effectively promote and lead change. Must have track record of developing team members. Capable of exploring beyond traditional business practices to drive operational enhancements in a positive, productive manner. Strong process improvement, problem-solving, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to directly supervise exempt and indirectly supervise non-exempt positions in multi-shift operation.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively across vertical and horizontal lines.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results.
• Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities that are subject to frequent changes.
• Demonstrated competence in the application and use of operating system.

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.

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