Inventory Specialist Full Time CHICAGO, IL

Grainger; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO 18 days

6 holidays

401(k) company match

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Financial counseling

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Grainger seeks an Onsite Inventory Specialist to partner with customers and provide Grainger inventory management services on the customer site. Manage indirect inventory using KeepStock and crib management, aligning with customer processes.

Reports to Manager, Onsite Services. You will stock inventory, support procurement, deliver excellent customer service, perform product searches, provide quotes, and generate custom reports for the client.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a related field or equivalent.
• Lift 25 to 60 lbs.
• Willing to work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and stock customer's inventory levels for Grainger and Non Grainger inventory through KeepStock programs and Crib management.
• Support the customer's inventory management and product procurement processes by managing the daily integration of all indirect inventory into the customer's product processes.
• Provide excellent customer service by resolving problems promptly to retain and promote customer loyalty.
• Perform product search and select activity directly with customer in-house for end-users.
• Provide quotes based on customer request.
• Provide specialized reports requested by the customer.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Data entry

Crib management

Procurement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

KeepStock

Crib management software

Job description

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 than 4.6 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 reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Work Location Type:

Req Number 334119

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 than 4.6 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 reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $24.91 and $31.16

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:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

Grainger Benefits

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.

Route: Northwestern Medicine

Position Details

Partner with the customer to provide Grainger inventory management services aligned with the Grainger or customer's internal processes on the customer's site. Work as a dedicated customer service resource in consideration of a specific customer and manage indirect inventory at the customer's location. In addition to standard KeepStock, responsibilities can include managing Grainger and Non Grainger inventory within a customer tool crib using Grainger or customer specific software and processes. Reports directly to Manager, Onsite Services

You Will

• Manage and stocks customer's inventory levels for Grainger and Non Grainger inventory through KeepStock programs and Crib management
• Support the customer's inventory management and product procurement processes by managing the daily integration of all in-direct inventory into the customer's product processes
• Provide excellent customer service by resolving problems promptly in a manner to retain and promote customer loyalty
• Perform product search and select activity directly with customer in-house for end-users
• Provide quotes based on customer request
• Provide specialized reports requested by the customer

You Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in related field or equivalent
• Lift 25 to 60lbs
• Willing to work in a warehouse environment

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.