Analyst, Supply Chain Rotational Development Program - Louisville, KY

Grainger Businesses•Louisville, KY

107d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP) is a three-year rotational program which will equip participants with the experiences, knowledge, and skills necessary to understand how Grainger’s supply chain organization delivers values to our customers. Participants will gain experiences in business analytics, continuous improvement principles & practices, and leading teams in front-line supply chain operations to accelerate their development. Participants will complete 3 one-year rotations which are designed to enhance the technical and leadership skills needed to lead supply chain operations. Rotations include but are not limited to: DC Storage & Throughput Optimization DC Reporting & Analytics Continuous Improvement Analytics Supplier Performance Management Transportation Branch Network Inventory Planning Customer Experience Design DC Supervisor Participant will also receive various forms of professional development throughout the program. These include: a comprehensive, structured onboarding experience, ongoing coaching and mentoring, exposure to various levels of leadership, networking, and community involvement. Upon successful completion of the program the Graduates will be eligible to become senior-level professionals within the Grainger Supply Chain.

Requirements

Expected graduation between December 2025 and June 2026 for July 2026 start date.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Bachelor’s degree required with preference in business, supply chain management, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent experience.
Relevant internship or work experience.
Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office is required.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the desire to drive results.
Ability to foster, manage and leverage relationships with stakeholders, team members, and end users.
Ability to operate on tight deadlines with multiple priorities subject to frequent changes.
No visa sponsorships.

Responsibilities

Have the opportunity to rotate across three Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Experience functions during the program.
Learn and understand the interactions between key end-to-end Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Experience functions and apply learnings to assist with key business initiatives.
Lead a group of up to 25 distribution center team members to drive operational excellence and support Grainger’s mission to “keep the world working”.
Lead or participate in cross-functional projects designed to reduce operational costs or improve service for our customers.
Apply problem-solving and critical thinking to drive cross-functional continuous improvement efforts across Grainger’s Supply Chain.
Develop compelling data analytics to measure department KPI’s, identify opportunities for improvement and measure impact.
Become proficient with data analytics, reporting and the tools and applications (Snowflake, Power BI, Business Objects, SAP) to support this work., etc.

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.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement
A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs