Corporate Programs Analyst

W.W. Grainger • Lake Forest, IL

231d • $65,000 - $109,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, the Corporate Programs Analyst will be responsible for analyzing program performance, identifying cost-savings opportunities, ensuring policy compliance and supporting cross-functional stakeholders with data-driven insights. The Corporate Programs Analyst will drive process improvements, develop supplier relationships and support the execution of strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and team member experience across assigned programs. You will function as a thought leader for Indirect Procurement team; utilizing your continuous-improvement mindset to help define standards and processes in order to support best-in-class programs. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week in either the Lake Forest, IL headquarters or Chicago, IL Merchandise Mart office.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 1 plus years of experience in Supplier Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications functionality (e.g. Excel [including pivot tables, slicers, report development], Word, PowerBI Access dB, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Lead in developing and executing program strategies, including goal setting, performance tracking, and aligning initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Analyze program data to identify trends, uncover inefficiencies and generate insights to support decision-making and program optimization.
• Provide guidance on, and ensure standard operational best practices, processes and procedures are followed.
• Assist Program Leads with communicating program objectives and updates to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training materials and communications to educate employees on program updates, policies and procedures.
• Streamline workflows, ensure data accuracy and support automation efforts for programs.
• Assist in audits as needed by analyzing data, creating documentation and ensuring team members/Grainger is in compliance with program policies.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree