Storage Engineering Manager - Lead DC Optimization

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

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Storage Engineering to lead the design, development, and optimization of storage and slotting systems for Grainger US fulfillment.

Based at our Lake Forest, IL corporate HQ with a hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite), you will lead a team of supply chain analysts and guide large-scale storage projects to improve ROIC.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supply chain analytics, strong leadership, and experience in distribution center design and storage technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in supply chain analytics or related field.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience with storage center design or distribution center operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of storage and slotting systems.
• Conduct advanced storage modeling, simulation, and analysis to identify constraints.
• Manage and develop a team of supply chain analysts.
• Set goals and conduct performance reviews for analysts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive project execution and results.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Storage optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering or equivalent STEM field

Tools

Smartsheet

Snowflake

MS Office

SQL

Python

Java/Scala

Job description

Grainger is seeking a Manager, Storage Engineering to lead the design, development, and optimization of storage and slotting systems for Grainger US fulfillment.

Based at our Lake Forest, IL corporate HQ with a hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite), you will lead a team of supply chain analysts and guide large-scale storage projects to improve ROIC.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in supply chain analytics, strong leadership, and experience in distribution center design and storage technologies.