Mgr, Global Network Design & Optimization

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $110,500.00  to $184,100.00.

Rewards and 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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.  

Position Details
The Manager of Global Network Design and Optimization role requires the ability to leverage advanced predictive and optimization skills to work through complex strategic supply chain challenges and generate innovative solutions for service and cost improvement. Solutions will enhance network performance, expand operational reach, unlock scalable growth through targeted investment, and anticipate future capacity needs through rigorous forecasting.  Beyond technical proficiency, you will provide thought leadership through proactively identifying emerging opportunities, influencing stakeholders with data-driven insights, and contributing to the strategic vision of the supply chain. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering Design, this position offers a platform to shape the future of our supply chain through both rigorous analysis and strategic foresight.  

You Will
•    Apply advanced analytics, mathematical models, machine learning, and other techniques to analyze, predict, and optimize complex logistics architecture, flows, and processes. 
•    Develop innovative modeling approaches, analytical capabilities, and data sources to enhance distribution network analysis and improve projections using advanced toolsets. 
•    Lead cross-functional projects with advanced analytics and data science teams to leverage information and apply appropriate methodologies for complex long-range modeling and problem-solving. 
•    Synthesize complex analyses into executive-level presentations and deliver strategic recommendations to senior leadership and partners to secure alignment on priorities and investments. 
•    Collaborate with external partners, contractors, and vendors to stay current on analytical methodologies, network design tools, and data warehousing best practices. 
•    Lead and/or mentor others to elevate the broader team’s analytical skills and promote best practices.

You Have
•    Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Statistics, Mathematics or related fields
•    5+ years of combined education and/or work experience in optimization of supply chain network design, operations planning, inventory planning, transportation, and/or supply chain finance
•    Proven experience in working with large datasets within databases such as Teradata, Snowflake, and Oracle leveraging querying languages like SQL 
•    Advanced knowledge in data analysis and modeling techniques with experience in developing solutions from large data sets leveraging Python, R, or other programming languages
•    Demonstrated proficiency with creating data visualizations & dashboards using tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or others
•    Experience with leading and managing the full lifecycle of analytics projects, from scoping to business recommendation

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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