Analyst, Storage Engineering

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst, Storage Engineering partners with multiple business functions to gather inputs, criteria, and desired outcomes to deliver analytics and recommendations used during DC construction, expansion of existing sites, and improvements to existing buildings. You will work collaboratively with Network Strategy, DC and Branch Operations, and Inventory Management to ensure analytics from all teams guide decisions that support the design and build of the Grainger distribution network. You will report to the Manager, Storage Engineering Design & Optimization.

This position requirs up to 75% travel.

This is a hybrid position that is onsite 3 days a week in Lake Forest when not travelling.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 2+ years related Analytics experience
• Project management skills to manage resources, purchase supplies, and execute tasks within budget
• Ability to find creative solutions on small to medium size complex projects
• Partner with leaders on developing recommendations based on analytical results
• Proficiency in Snowflake, PowerBI, SQL, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in developing and leading training sessions for tactical and strategic topics
• Up to 75% travel within Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Other international travel as necessary

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to the Supply Chain and Operations organizations for maximizing storage and throughput capacity within our Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches.
• The analysis includes visual and data observations.
• The analysis involves stakeholder input to ensure information is captured appropriately.
• Identify and resolve constraints within physical and systematic processes.
• Timely delivery of analysis based on pre-determined timeframes.
• Demonstrate analytical and decision-making capabilities proactively and consistently – analyst needs to seek out information to validate assumptions.
• Support planning, project, and operational activities through the following activities: Assemble and analyze data for the current and future state to support growth and expansion
• Communicating and partnering with multiple levels of leaders both within the Operations and Supply Chain functions.
• Provide benchmarking and best practice learnings from other projects.
• Identify opportunities for improvement on ways to optimize storage and throughput.
• Provide data and recommendations used by leadership who present to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Prepare data for leadership review to communicate to business partners at all levels as appropriate
• Provide analytical support for planning, project management, and operational activities.
• Provide recommendations to Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches with steps to improve product flows and storage space utilization.
• Assemble and analyzes data to develop the “story”.
• Accurately identifies problems and provides recommendations for solution.
• Recommend ideas that leverage existing processes to improve speed and scale.
• Work well independently, within a team, cross-functionally, and with outside vendors.
• Provide central support for Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Branches during new building, expansion, and racking reconfiguration efforts.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees