Senior Advanced Analytics Analyst

Grainger Businesses • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

KeepStock is a Grainger managed inventory solution that helps customers manage their on-hand inventory, reduce time and labor costs, and save valuable space. As a Senior Advanced Analytics Analyst on the KeepStock team, you will report to the Sr Manager, Inventory Management and Optimization. You will provide functional expertise and guidance for daily execution of select system functionality of the inventory planning system, create new processes, automate existing processes/policies for Demand Management, perform forecasting and manage EOQ/Safety Stock Planning. You will also administer current stocking policies, ensure the accurate delivery of inventory plan updates, support continuous improvement goals, and ensure documentation of systems procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Statistics or related field
• 5 + years' experience in related field, supply chain experience highly preferred
• Passion for using languages to work with large-scale data (e.g. SQL, R. Python)
• Availability to be in the office two to three days a week either in Lake Forest or the Merchandise Mart

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Aid in developing supply chain strategies to meet customer service initiatives and meet inventory performance targets for KeepStock customers
• Build models that predict the impact on demand and recommend inventory purchase quantities to ensure we maintain high service levels throughout the promotion
• Build & validate advanced analytical and statistical models including but not limited to forecasting, optimization, and simulation such as linear programming or integer programming
• Participate/lead discussions with representatives to adapt the planning system to accommodate business unit needs
• Work with data using R, Python, Julia, or Gurobi
• Deploy models and solutions using Kubernetes, Kubeflow, Apache Airflow

Benefits

• With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
• 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: 1-10 employees