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Senior Process Lead

AT Grainger
Grainger

Senior Process Lead

Lake Forest, IL

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.

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Position Details
The MSM Implementations team, within MSM Operations manages & facilitates the Category Review process as well as other assortment growth initiatives within Grainger. This includes working to set up/iterate standard process and the workflow management tools that track the work. This department also provides reporting and meaningful insights into the progress of work. You will oversee the project tools that manage Category Review work, and the workflows that route the work from one department to the next. You will report to the Manager, MSM Implementations.

You Will

  • Be a workflow process and tools owner (e.g., Jira, SmartSheet) including an advanced training resource for these tools


  • Own reporting and analytics for team and identify opportunities to improve reporting and processes within department
  • Workflow ownership and maintenance
  • Partner with teams and leaders across organization
  • Maintain knowledge of the Category Review process and team historical information
  • Maintain documentation of current processes for internal and cross-departmental use
  • Manage project quality control/auditing, escalation, and execute within given deadlines
  • May lead, develop and standardize additional workflows

You Have

  • 3+ years Merchandising, eCommerce, Project Management or Product Lifecycle experience, or equivalent analytical experience Required


  • Demonstrated continuous improvement & project management experience; especially of large-scale, cross-departmental projects
  • Experience working in teams with dynamic, process-driven, multi-channel work environments
  • Proficiency using data and reporting tools (e.g., Teradata, PowerBI) to perform data analysis and make data-driven insights and decisions
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs. Check out the highlights below and review all our benefits at GraingerTotalRewards.com.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no match 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

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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Client-provided location(s): Lake Forest, IL, USA
Job ID: Grainger-313679-en_US
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training