Mgr, SC Rotation Development Program

Grainger Businesses • Louisville, KY

3d • $88,000 - $146,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Chain Rotational Development Program provides onsite leadership and oversight of the Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP), including talent recruitment, managing rotation assignments, and coaching participants to ensure a successful program experience. The manager leads key activities such as onboarding, development milestones, graduation, and transitions into future roles, while also implementing and facilitating developmental training through classroom learning, e‑learning, assessments, and job rotations. The position monitors operational trends to improve training quality and effectiveness, partners with cross‑functional GSC leaders to drive performance management and develop end‑to‑end leadership curricula, and leads Continuous Improvement initiatives that enhance service, reduce cost, and strengthen business results. The role also identifies and tracks program metrics to evaluate effectiveness, guide program evolution, and support the long‑term success of the SCRDP and the broader Global Supply Chain organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in training, development and/or coaching.
• Demonstrates strong public speaking, facilitation, and coaching skills, showing a clear commitment to helping others succeed.
• Exhibits proven leadership by building trust, motivating teams, managing change, resolving conflict, and making sound decisions amid ambiguity.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively and applies excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Builds strong relationships with leaders, stakeholders, and team members to navigate complex environments and drive alignment.
• Works creatively in ambiguous situations, applying problem‑solving skills and a strong sense of urgency to mitigate risks, maintain focus on results, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite leadership and oversight of the Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP) by recruiting talent, managing rotation assignments, and coaching participants to ensure a consistent, high-quality program experience that strengthens the future supply chain talent pipeline.
• Leads key program activities—including onboarding, development milestones, graduation, and post-program transitions—to create a structured, supportive journey that equips participants for long-term success at Grainger.
• Implements and manages all developmental training through virtual and in-person instruction, e-learning, assessments, and job rotations to ensure participants build the competencies required for supply chain leadership roles.
• Monitors and analyzes operational trends to identify improvement opportunities and enhance the training approach, quality, and overall effectiveness of the SCRDP experience.
• Partners with cross-functional GSC managers to drive performance management by assessing participant performance, providing coaching, and identifying development opportunities that strengthen individual and program outcomes.
• Guides GSC partners across DC Operations, Branch Network, Inventory, and Transportation in prioritizing and shaping an end-to-end leadership and professional development strategy that aligns curricula, resources, and initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Leads Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to improve service, reduce cost, and drive business results while developing a CI mindset in SCRDP participants.
• Identifies and implements program metrics that evaluate program effectiveness and business impact, using insights to recommend enhancements, additions, or eliminations that keep the program aligned with enterprise needs.

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: Manager