Hybrid DC Storage Optimization & Engineering Manager

Grainger; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life-insu

6 PTO days + 6 holidays

401(k) with 6% company contribution

Employee discounts and tuition support

Maternity and parental leave programs

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Storage Engineering to lead storage design, modeling, and optimization for Grainger US fulfillment. You will manage a team of supply chain analysts, drive large-scale storage projects, and ensure alignment with safety, regulatory, and environmental guidelines. You will report to the Sr.

Manager, Storage Engineering, with hybrid work options and occasional travel. The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering or equivalent STEM field.
• 5+ years of supply chain or business equivalent experience, with a proven track record of managing complex data analysis & projects.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• In-depth knowledge of distribution center design, technology, & storage fulfillment methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Smartsheet, Snowflake, & MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of storage and slotting systems aligned with Grainger US fulfillment objectives.
• Conduct advanced storage modeling, simulation, and analysis to identify constraints and drive optimization.
• Manage and develop a team of supply chain analysts, guiding on technical issues and career development.
• Set goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and support the professional growth of supply chain analysts.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment through effective leadership and communication.
• Oversee and manage large-scale storage improvement projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with Grainger objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Snowflake

MS Office Suite

SQL

Python

Java

Scala

Job description

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Storage Engineering to lead storage design, modeling, and optimization for Grainger US fulfillment. You will manage a team of supply chain analysts, drive large-scale storage projects, and ensure alignment with safety, regulatory, and environmental guidelines. You will report to the Sr.

Manager, Storage Engineering, with hybrid work options and occasional travel. The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in