Work Location Type: Hybrid 

 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

 

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

 

 Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $78,200 to $130,400.00  This position is eligible for participation in our short-term incentive program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

 

The range provided 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. 

 

Position Details: 

The Senior Analyst, OST Analytics and Insights, will lead the development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring of key business metrics and dashboards, serving as a critical enabler of high-impact decision-making and performance monitoring across our network. This role requires deep expertise in network performance metrics, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver actionable insights through clear visualizations and ad hoc analyses.

As a subject matter expert in our network’s key performance indicators, the Senior Analyst will work closely with Finance, HR, Distribution Center (DC) leadership, and Branch leadership to deliver a comprehensive view of organizational performance. By leveraging thoughtful analysis and intuitive reporting, the Senior Analyst will ensure stakeholders have the clarity needed to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

There is an expectation this individual will execute their responsibilities with a high level of independence and ownership. The Senior Analyst is expected to define project scope, align stakeholders, proactively identify, and escalate roadblocks, and clearly communicate timelines and deliverables.

In addition, the Senior Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across the department. This includes partnering with cross-functional teams to measure and evaluate new programs aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience, and enriching employee experience. Through robust analytics and performance tracking, the Senior Analyst will ensure clear visibility into the impact and compliance of these initiatives, driving meaningful outcomes for the organization.

You Will:

Deliver actionable insights to leadership, addressing business challenges, monitoring process effectiveness, and enabling data-driven decision-making.  Collaborate across departments to identify, define, and implement KPIs and metrics that measure the effectiveness, impact, and progress of operations and initiatives against data-driven benchmarks and organizational goals. Oversee data visualization strategy including the design, creation, and maintenance of analytical dashboards, tools, and workflow applications that enhance cross-functional collaboration, streamline decision-making, and support process execution across the organization. Conduct deep-dive analyses of current business trends, strategies, and decision points, delivering insights that enhance leadership’s understanding of key drivers and operational levers. Prepare and present analytical findings, progress updates, and strategic recommendations to Operations leadership to inform decision-making and improve organizational outcomes. Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, automation, and scalability within the analytics function to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

 

You Have:

3-5 years of experience in related field preferred.   Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, business, or engineering. Experience with Enterprise Reporting tools similar to  PowerBI, Tableau, or Looker Experience in large data environments, with proven track record of developing and managing suite of metrics and reporting. Experience in writing well-structured SQL and familiarity with ETL processes and best practices. Knowledge of Statistical technique that can be used to find relationships in data and communicate clear inferences to business partners Strong business acumen and a strategic mindset. Availability to travel  up to 10% 

 

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans Generous paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

 

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible 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.  With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.