Supply Chain / Supplier Management Analyst
WHO IS GRAINGER?
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies, and other related products and services. More than 3 million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. These customers represent a collection of industries including commercial, government, healthcare and manufacturing. They place orders online, on mobile devices, through sales representatives, over the phone and at local branches. Approximately 5,200 suppliers provide Grainger with 1.7 million products stocked in the company’s distribution centers (DCs) and branches worldwide. Grainger employs nearly 25,000 team members across the globe.
At Grainger, we’re committed to our purpose – We Keep the World Working. Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and a perennial member of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Companies list.
THE PROGRAM
Grainger’s Global Supply Chain and Merchandising / Supplier Management college recruiting program is designed to provide recent college graduates a well-rounded learning experience to understand how the best in class supply chain organization operates!
EXPERIENCE
- Broad and Cross Functional Opportunities: Participants will experience exponential growth technically, analytically and professionally across multiple functions. This will allow participants to gain in-depth knowledge of the business and add value throughout the organization.
EXPOSURE
- Build Your Knowledge: As a new hire, you have the potential of being placed into one of the following areas:
Global Supply Chain
Branch Network
Partner with branch teams on continuous improvement to reduce costs and better serve our will-call and counter-order customers.
Contact Centers
Strategy team with a focus on customer experience process improvement.
DC Engineering / Space Management
Team with a focus on storage and space optimization.
Inventory Programs / GGS
Grainger Global Sourcing and inventory focus.
Inventory Systems
Determine where to stock inventory for hundreds of Grainger locations across the U.S. based on inventory flows and product strategy.
Network Design
Network design strategy and planning focus.
Order to Cash
Work to continue creating a flawless end-to-end order experience for customers
and team members.
Regional Inventory
Regional inventory focus.
Supplier Performance Management
Work closely with suppliers to ensure they meet Grainger compliance, regulatory, and customer service requirements.
Supply Chain Programs
Supply Chain Programs focus.
Transportation
Partner with carriers and internal Supply Chain stakeholders to optimize freight spend and enhance delivery experience for Grainger’s customers.
Merchandising / Supplier Management
GGS Engineering
Support the building of cost transparencies for private label negotiation discussions and learn about the value of global sourcing to the organization.
M&SM Operations
Learn the work that supports supplier contracts, product cost changes, reporting and analytics, customer specific solutions, product lifecycle transitions, or product compliance.
Product Information & Search
Define and manage internal product taxonomy, attribute schema, product classification and search results to ensure customers can find, select, and confirm product selections.
Supplier Management
Determine product category strategy by selecting products and suppliers, negotiating product cost, and managing the accuracy of product information for items sourced domestically and internationally.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Onboarding: New hires will go through a comprehensive onboarding process and participate in structured development sessions.
- Skillset Development: Receive on-going coaching to enhance communication, leadership, presentation, and analytical skillsets.
- Leadership Exposure: Meet with executive leaders to learn about different areas of the business.
- Mentorship: New hires receive direct feedback from a peer-mentor and their manager to help them in their professional development.
- Network: Each new hire will be provided with the opportunity to grow their network and build positive working relationships.
- Community Involvement: New hires give back to the community through organized philanthropy efforts and have great team building opportunities.
- Have Fun: Participate in company lunch and learns, attend social events with your fellow colleagues, and more.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- No visa sponsorships now or in the future.
- Currently enrolled in a college or University and working towards a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Business Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related majors.
- Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office is required (especially enhanced Excel capabilities).
- Proven communication (written / verbal), interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Proven analytical skills including an ability to synthesize information, reach logical conclusions, evaluate and improve processes.
- Expected graduation between December 2020 and June 2021
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.