Job Description

Work Location Type:   Onsite   

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  .  

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,000.00 to $154,900.00.

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.

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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

This role will be responsible for providing onsite leadership and oversight of the Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP). The Manager will be responsible for leading milestone activities, facilitating development, training and driving & calibrating performance of participants in the SCRDP. This includes ensuring that our SCRDP team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their roles as well as provide opportunities for further career growth and development. Additionally, this role will partner with the program leadership, and Global Supply Chain (GSC) leaders to ensure the long-term success of this rotational development program and improve the overall approach to training and development for the Global Supply Chain organization.

You will report to the Sr Manager, GSCCE Continuous Improvement & Program Management. This role is based in Bordentown, NJ.

You Will

• Provide onsite leadership and oversight of the Supply Chain Rotational Development Program (SCRDP). This includes talent recruitment, managing rotation assignments, and coaching and developing the SCRDP team members to ensure a successful overall program experience.
• Lead key activities including onboarding, graduation, development milestones, and transitions out of the SCRDP into other roles in Grainger upon completion of the program.
• Implement, facilitate and manage relevant developmental training for the program, virtual and in person classroom learning, e-learning, assessments and job rotations.
• Monitor and analyze ongoing operational trends to improve training, quality and effectiveness of the overall SCRDP experience.
• Partnering with cross-functional managers in GSC to drive performance management for participants. This includes monitoring participants performance, coaching and identifying developmental opportunities. 
• Guide the GSC partners, including DC Operations, Branch Network, Inventory and Transportation in prioritizing and developing an end-to-end leadership/professional development strategy and curricula with available resources, in coordination with stakeholders, and aligning with organizational strategic priorities.
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to improve service, reduce cost, and drive business results, develop CI mindset in SCRDP participants.
• Identify and implement program metrics to measure the effectiveness and derived business results of the Program and identify the need for changes, additions, and /or deletions of program.

You Have

• BA/BS or equivalent preferred and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in training & development and/or operations.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, and coaching skills with a desire to see others succeed.
• Proven leadership ability that manifests itself in building trust; coaching; motivating teams; setting direction and approach; managing change; resolving conflict; delivering tough messages; executing with limited information and ambiguity.
• Ability to multi-task projects and assess priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be able to interact and collaborate with, as well as influence, at all levels of the organization
• Proven relationship management skills that enable effective navigation with leaders, program stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to collaborate, work in ambiguity and change and be a creative problem solver.
• Demonstrated strong sense of urgency and command of any issues and risks. Ability to maintain team focus on results, delivery and meet deadlines.

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.

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