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Lead complex employee relations investigations, advise leaders, and mentor HR staff to ensure consistent, compliant, and effective ER practices. | Requires 5+ years in employee relations, investigation expertise, and knowledge of employment law, which exceeds your HR generalist background. | Work Location Type: Hybrid   Req Number  327324About 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 maintenance, 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 $87,200.00  to $145,300.00.   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.  This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.   Position Details The Employee Relations Advisor Senior serves as a highly skilled expert and strategic consultant to leaders, Human Resources partners, and cross-functional teams on complex, team member relations matters. The role manages cases of large scope, sensitivity, and business impact, applying in-depth knowledge to influence outcomes aligned to The Grainger Edge. The Senior Advisor elevates leader capability, reduces risk, drives consistency, and contributes to enterprise-wide ER process excellence. The role also mentors Advisors and Specialists to strengthen capabilities across the Team Member Relations team. Ideally, the position is located at our Lake Forest, IL corporate HQ office 2-3 days per week; however, remote/virtual candidates outside the area may be considered. You Will Leads complex, high‑risk, and sensitive investigations and performance improvement cases to ensure sound, timely, and equitable resolution through advanced judgment. Conducts ER assessments, audits, investigations, and performance coaching to accurately interpret policy and strengthen organizational consistency. Provides strategic, data‑driven, and principles-based counsel to senior leaders to inform talent decisions, mitigate risk, and shape a resilient culture. Owns or co‑leads enterprise ER initiatives to enhance investigation rigor, improve PIP lifecycle effectiveness, and elevate quality and mitigation strategies. Mentors ER Advisors and Specialists to build enterprise capability and ensure strong, scalable ER expertise. Drives ServiceNow and TMR process adoption by reinforcing standards and ensuring documentation excellence for improved case management. Partners with HRBPs and Legal to proactively mitigate risk, coach leaders, and guide ongoing policy evolution. Coaches leaders on documentation, performance expectations, accountability, and TM experience management to increase leader effectiveness and decision quality. You Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business or a related field 5+ years in progressive leadership in employee relations, human resources or a comparable area; in-depth experience in leading investigations required Demonstrates advanced ER case management and investigative expertise, including Title VII. Applies employment laws with sound judgment in varied, ambiguous scenarios. Uses data and analytics to drive fact‑based, predictive insights and recommendations. Prioritizes effectively and operates autonomously with high integrity and ethical judgment. Maintains full understanding and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.    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.#LI-hybrid

Manage and grow customer accounts, develop sales strategies, and utilize CRM tools to increase sales. | 3+ years of outside sales experience, ability to travel, and process discipline. | Work Location Type: Onsite Req Number 326312 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 maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com. Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $102,300.00 to $170,500.00. 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 Account Managers will produce positive sales growth for a specific geography or vertical market with an average of 30-35 current accounts and average of $2 to $3.5M dollars annually. Use Grainger's Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Salesforce, to perform all the aspects of business daily. You will report to the District Sales Manager of Manufacturing. You Will • Understand customer goals and remain alert and responsive to changing customer needs • Demonstrate knowledge of market data and access to resources to quickly respond to new developments in the customer's business • Oversee support of managed inventory tasks to guide greater understanding of the customers, increase contacts within the customer group and increase sales results. • Understand Grainger's Value Proposition by providing solutions to grow profitable sales • Develop account penetration strategies to include regular business reviews for essential customers to maximize sales You Have • High School Diploma/GED • 3+ years direct outside sales experience • Sales forecasting opportunity management and customer planning • Travel required to each customer within aligned market at least once per month, or more frequently where needed • Process discipline, ability to align planning goals with a pipeline development process to grow market revenue • Ability to utilize sales process to uncover customer objections/concerns, and determine appropriate solutions 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.

Perform safe and accurate manual packaging, order picking, inventory cycle counts, and product put away in a warehouse environment. | High school diploma or GED, one year of distribution/manufacturing experience, basic math and reading skills, ability to lift 50 lbs, and attention to detail. | Work Location Type: Arlington, Texas Onsite Imperial Supplies, a Grainger Company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry. Start Your Career with Imperial!! Join our Imperial Supplies team! Now Hiring Material Handler I at our Arlington, Texas distribution center This is a full – time position of 40 hours working Monday through Friday (5:30 AM – 2:00 PM) No Weekends or Holidays!! Paid Time Off includes 18 days available during your first year. Imperial offers Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, vision. Six paid holidays and the company contributes 6% to a 401K with immediate vesting. Learn more about this position! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCEf_ecgRnU In this full time Material Handler I role, you will be part of our warehouse associate team, cycle counting, performing safe and accurate manual packaging of product, putting away product, and picking orders while meeting defined production standards within the Distribution Center. You will package inbound material including assortment kit assembly using package labeling system and printers, automated packaging equipment, scales, tape guns, mechanical stapler, and shrink wrapping. Document packaging activity using radio frequency scanners and keyboard data entry. Pick orders on floor level of warehouse using non-powered industrial equipment. Perform cart put away, restocking, and assist with assist with inventory cycle counts on floor level of warehouse using non-powered industrial equipment. Your background should include: a High School diploma/GED equivalent and one year of general knowledge of distribution/ manufacturing operations. Average math skills and effective reading & writing skills. Problem solving ability and attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to spend most of the time standing and walking in a warehouse environment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. 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. #LI-JS1

Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI/ML-driven product matching systems, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver scalable internal tools and improve product discoverability. | 7+ years in product management or related tech roles with experience leading agile teams, collaborating with ML teams, delivering enterprise internal tools, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred). | Work Location Type: Remote Req Number 323107 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 $121,500.00 to $202,500.00. 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: As the Senior Product Manager for Product Matching, you will lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Grainger’s competitive intelligence product matching systems, responsible for accurately cross-referencing competitor SKUs with Grainger’s catalog. Your mission is to enable customers and internal teams to confidently identify equivalent or superior Grainger products, driving revenue and increasing product discoverability. This role is at the intersection of advanced AI/ML capabilities and core business operations. You will guide a cross-functional team of engineers and applied ML scientists to build and scale state-of-the-art solutions, including LLM-based matching workflows, computer vision for visual similarity, and GenAI-powered enrichment tools. You will also be responsible for leading the development of an internal web application in close partnership with business operations teams, enabling them to perform standard product matching workflows efficiently and at scale. This tool will support high-quality human review, streamlined exception handling, and tight feedback loops into the AI/ML models. You’ll work hand-in-hand with operations stakeholders to deeply understand their processes, gather input on tool design, and ensure the solution evolves to meet evolving business needs, serving as the connective tissue between AI systems and day-to-day operational excellence. You will work cross-functionally to drive products from ideation through testing to launch, with a focus on north star metrics, clear OKRs, and business priorities. You will empower the product team with clear strategy, priorities, requirements, and flawless execution to rapidly deliver AI/ML-powered matching experiences and develop best-in-class matching at Grainger. You will break complex problems into clear development steps and go deep on ML and engineering when needed (e.g., understanding technologies, data products, operational metrics, etc.). You will report to the Director of Product Matching. This role is open to remote candidates or hybrid in Chicago or Lake Forest, IL. You will: • Define and own the competitive intelligence product matching strategy and roadmap across AI/ML driven matching and internal web application with human-in-the-loop AI • Establish a clear Minimal Viable Product (MVP) definition and product roadmaps for the “now, near, and next” that align with the broader product domain and elevate customer value proposition and differentiators at every stage • Define clear OKRs and guardrail metrics, creating transparency and accountability across teams and stakeholders • Bring extreme clarity and transparency to the work to be done – the why, the how, and when—ensuring performance, scalability, and delivery of excellent outcomes • Collaborate extensively cross-functionally (AI/ML, Engineering, UX, Analytics, and Technical Architecture) and with business stakeholders (Merchandising) to execute product roadmap with urgency and hit critical milestones, while managing risk • Champion a strong customer and data-first mindset, using customer and stakeholder feedback, testing, and measurement to prioritize and continually refine the search experience • Develop excellent storytelling and compelling narratives, and be able to communicate status, blockers, risks, and tradeoffs to cross functional partners, stakeholders, and product leaders • Evangelize product strategy up, down, and across your product, and effectively communicate business impact to Merchandising stakeholders and senior leadership • Stay ahead of trends in AI/ML, competitive landscape, and customer needs to evolve the strategy around how Grainger’s competitive intelligence product matching You have: • 7+ years’ experience as a product manager or related technology occupation. Base experience must involve leading agile sprint teams, working with UX, analytics and business stakeholders and include demonstration of delivering and supporting working custom software/capabilities • Continuous improvement and innovation mindset that results in the understanding of latest technologies, including Machine Learning. Demonstrated experience partnering with Machine Learning teams to drive new customer or process insights or automation • Demonstrated experience designing solutions to complex problems and delivering results by conceptualizing, building, or substantially modifying enterprise internal tools • Ability to function with ambiguity within a matrix organization and drive clarity cross-functionally to deliver value quickly through scalable solutions • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions when developing & presenting business cases to executive leadership & stakeholders • Problem solving & planning capabilities along with creative time management skills, high degree of ownership and helping influence teams to act with urgency  • Bachelor’s Degree with Master’s degree preferred.  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.

Lead architecture governance programs, facilitate technical community events, manage engineering team initiatives, and support org-wide community activities. | Requires 2+ years of project management or administrative experience in technology, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with engineering work-tracking tools. | Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 322363 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 maintenance, 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 $131,200.00 to $218,700.00. 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. JOB SUMMARY This role is for a project and community manager that will help lead various engineering and architecture governance and community activities. We are looking for a dynamic leader who enjoys community-building and managing some of Grainger's core technical governance functions. JOB FUNCTIONS Key Responsibilities • Administer and run Grainger's architecture governance program, including agendas, facilitation, action items, and follow-ups • Facilitate technical community events like Technical Book Clubs and Lunch and Learns • Help run architecture and engineering team-level initiatives • Help with org-wide community activities like Ignite Week and Hack-a-thons • Help with special projects at a team or department level JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and/or industry experience required Work Experience Experience Experience Details Required/ Preferred 2+ years administrative or project-management work, preferably in technology-related department required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs Ability to stay organized and drive results Ability to write and note-take, especially for technical topics Good communication and facilitation skills Community-building or community-organizing Experience with office productivity software like Confluence, Slack, and Microsoft Office Experience with software engineering work-tracking tools like Jira Any software engineering or development skills (fluency with software engineering concepts) Any software architecture skills or background (fluency with software architecture patterns) Very rarely, if ever (less than 5-10%), and only if facilitating a meeting or event where on-site presence is required. 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.

Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native data pipelines and backend systems, develop data products, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver data-driven business solutions. | 7+ years experience in data/software engineering with cloud platforms, proficiency in Snowflake, PostgreSQL, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), SAP S4/Hana integration, infrastructure as code, and strong communication and mentoring skills. | Work Location Type: Hybrid   Req Number 322429 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 maintenance, 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.        As a Senior Data Engineer at Grainger, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing robust data pipelines and backend systems that power our analytics, machine learning models, and customer-facing applications. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, data platform, and software development, with a strong focus on automation, cloud-native architecture, and seamless data integration—while also working closely with enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA to support end-to-end business solutions. You are a curious problem-solver who enjoys collaborating across functions—engineering, data science, and product—to build scalable solutions that deliver reliable and actionable insights. You take pride in clean code, scalable systems, and the thoughtful solutioning, development, and testing of high-quality data products that seamlessly integrate into the enterprise ecosystem. What You’ll Do: Design, build, and maintain scalable, cloud-native data pipelines and ETL workflows using tools such as Apache Spark, AWS Glue, and Snowflake. Solution, develop, and rigorously test data products that support analytics, operational reporting, and real-time decision-making. Develop and deploy high-quality backend applications using Python, SQL, and Scala or other languages commonly used in data engineering environments. Build and maintain data platforms and structures such as data lakes, data warehouses, and APIs to support both real-time and batch use cases. Partner with cross-functional teams (data scientists, software engineers, product, operations, and design) to deliver data-driven business solutions. Build, optimize, and support CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and deployment automation using Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, or similar tools. Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices in testing (TDD), version control, and observability. Ensure data quality and integrity through automated validation frameworks and modern monitoring practices. Mentor junior engineers and interns, particularly in areas such as data platform architecture, data product development, and engineering best practices. What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Data Engineering, or related discipline—or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting large-scale, production-grade software or data engineering systems. Proven track record of solutioning and delivering end-to-end data products—from design and development through testing and deployment. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, especially for data storage, processing, and orchestration. Proficiency with tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, PostgreSQL, and event-streaming platforms like Kafka. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift) and DevOps principles. Experience building RESTful APIs, event-driven pipelines, and integrating third-party systems and services. Experience with SAP data extraction and data model, specifically with SAP S4 and Hana, integrating through SAP Datasphere or similar sources. Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and automation of CI/CD pipelines. Deep understanding of distributed systems, data governance, and scalable architecture patterns. Excellent communication skills, strong documentation practices, and a collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring others.    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.

Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI/ML-driven product matching systems, managing cross-functional teams and internal tools to improve product discoverability and revenue. | 7+ years product management experience with agile teams, strong analytical skills, experience partnering with ML teams, ability to manage ambiguity, and a bachelor's degree (master's preferred). | Work Location Type: Remote Req Number 323107 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.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com. Compensation: The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $121,500.00 to $202,500.00. 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: As the Senior Product Manager for Product Matching, you will lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Grainger's competitive intelligence product matching systems, responsible for accurately cross-referencing competitor SKUs with Grainger's catalog. Your mission is to enable customers and internal teams to confidently identify equivalent or superior Grainger products, driving revenue and increasing product discoverability. This role is at the intersection of advanced AI/ML capabilities and core business operations. You will guide a cross-functional team of engineers and applied ML scientists to build and scale state-of-the-art solutions, including LLM-based matching workflows, computer vision for visual similarity, and GenAI-powered enrichment tools. You will also be responsible for leading the development of an internal web application in close partnership with business operations teams, enabling them to perform standard product matching workflows efficiently and at scale. This tool will support high-quality human review, streamlined exception handling, and tight feedback loops into the AI/ML models. You'll work hand-in-hand with operations stakeholders to deeply understand their processes, gather input on tool design, and ensure the solution evolves to meet evolving business needs, serving as the connective tissue between AI systems and day-to-day operational excellence. You will work cross-functionally to drive products from ideation through testing to launch, with a focus on north star metrics, clear OKRs, and business priorities. You will empower the product team with clear strategy, priorities, requirements, and flawless execution to rapidly deliver AI/ML-powered matching experiences and develop best-in-class matching at Grainger. You will break complex problems into clear development steps and go deep on ML and engineering when needed (e.g., understanding technologies, data products, operational metrics, etc.). You will report to the Director of Product Matching. This role is open to remote candidates or hybrid in Chicago or Lake Forest, IL. You will: • Define and own the competitive intelligence product matching strategy and roadmap across AI/ML driven matching and internal web application with human-in-the-loop AI • Establish a clear Minimal Viable Product (MVP) definition and product roadmaps for the "now, near, and next" that align with the broader product domain and elevate customer value proposition and differentiators at every stage • Define clear OKRs and guardrail metrics, creating transparency and accountability across teams and stakeholders • Bring extreme clarity and transparency to the work to be done - the why, the how, and when-ensuring performance, scalability, and delivery of excellent outcomes • Collaborate extensively cross-functionally (AI/ML, Engineering, UX, Analytics, and Technical Architecture) and with business stakeholders (Merchandising) to execute product roadmap with urgency and hit critical milestones, while managing risk • Champion a strong customer and data-first mindset, using customer and stakeholder feedback, testing, and measurement to prioritize and continually refine the search experience • Develop excellent storytelling and compelling narratives, and be able to communicate status, blockers, risks, and tradeoffs to cross functional partners, stakeholders, and product leaders • Evangelize product strategy up, down, and across your product, and effectively communicate business impact to Merchandising stakeholders and senior leadership • Stay ahead of trends in AI/ML, competitive landscape, and customer needs to evolve the strategy around how Grainger's competitive intelligence product matching You have: • 7+ years' experience as a product manager or related technology occupation. Base experience must involve leading agile sprint teams, working with UX, analytics and business stakeholders and include demonstration of delivering and supporting working custom software/capabilities • Continuous improvement and innovation mindset that results in the understanding of latest technologies, including Machine Learning. Demonstrated experience partnering with Machine Learning teams to drive new customer or process insights or automation • Demonstrated experience designing solutions to complex problems and delivering results by conceptualizing, building, or substantially modifying enterprise internal tools • Ability to function with ambiguity within a matrix organization and drive clarity cross-functionally to deliver value quicklythrough scalable solutions • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions when developing & presenting business cases to executive leadership & stakeholders • Problem solving & planning capabilities along with creative time management skills, high degree of ownership and helping influence teams to act with urgency • Bachelor's Degree with Master's degree preferred. 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.

Lead implementation, optimization, and support of WMS systems integrating shipping and supply chain platforms with a focus on DevOps, automation, and scalability. | Bachelor's degree, 5+ years configuration/development experience, proficiency in multiple programming languages and systems including Connectship, FedEx Ship Manager, SAP HANA, and strong troubleshooting and leadership skills. | Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 322558 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 $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. 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 Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) team supports the technology that powers Grainger's distribution centers and branch network for North America. We ensure the right products move efficiently through our supply chain to meet customer needs. In this fast-paced and complex environment, our team builds and supports the systems that drive inventory movement, order fulfillment, warehouse automation, and network efficiency. We work closely with operations to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that enable growth and continuous improvement. This team supports a variety of systems and software: SAP EWM 7.0, S/4 Hana for EWM, SAP WM, SAP GTS, Manhattan, Kafka, Connectship, Logistiview, Dematic and others. We are seeking a Senior Business Systems Engineer with a DevOps focus to join our Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) engineering team. This role will lead the implementation, optimization, and support of systems that enable seamless parcel and freight shipping integration using ConnectShip and FedEx, tightly coupled with SAP EWM (both on-premise and S/4HANA cloud deployments) and Manhattan platforms. This position plays a key role in driving automation, reliability, and scalability of complex distribution operations across our supply chain ecosystem. You'll be a hands-on contributor responsible for DevOps practices, configuration, coding, and operational support, ensuring critical integrations run securely, efficiently, and in compliance with business SLAs. Our Vision: We aim to modernize and optimize supply chain technology through agile engineering and close business collaboration. Our systems must adapt quickly to change, support innovation, and ensure operational excellence across the DC and Branch network. You will: • Design, configure and/or develop, deploy, optimize, monitor and improve systems and business applications. Clearly demonstrates understanding of the implications of their usage on the business. • Contribute to capability roadmaps and conducting technology research for innovation and continuous improvement. Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and deliverables • Specialized with core technical and functional domain experience within respective team (beyond where necessary, demonstrates curiosity). Defines nonfunctional requirements in accordance with Engineering best practices (Security, reliability, performance, etc.) • Partners with administration and operational teams to improve key service practices. Documenting debt and waste. Develops sustainable feedback loops for continuous improvement. Builds sustainable systems with monitoring and observability, builds with supportability in mind. Set standards for operating procedures and advises on best practices for engineers. • Support team activities (daily status meetings, tech huddle topics, desk checks) and pairing with peers to work on stories • Regularly evaluates current business processes, applications, systems, and identifies potential improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Uses each task/story as an opportunity to embed improvements. • Provide coaching and mentoring to junior engineers You have: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • 5 years of configuration and/or development experience in broad range of hardware & software products. • Proficient ability to design, develop, test, and deploy applications/ systems using proven technologies within variety of technologies and environments. Knowledge of specific programming languages and techniques. Works autonomously with limited guidance. • Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas • Proficient troubleshooting (within multiple systems) and problem-solving skills • Embeds data analytics capabilities and understanding of key business data models • Experienced in Connectship. • Experienced in scripting languages like Powershell, Python, etc. • Experienced in .Net or Java experience • Experience with FedEx Ship Manager Server. • Transportation and Carrier knowledge is a plus. • Kafka, JSON, Python and other languages a plus. Development Focus and Scope: • Experience across multiple technical and functional domains maintained by team • Consistently practice engineering sensible defaults on the team • Ability to triage issues in production • Knowledge of how systems fit into Grainger enterprise architecture • Working towards a robust understanding of Grainger's end-to-end business including ability to explain how key tech initiatives are contributing to the business and how our growth drivers work. • Demonstrates general curiosity, customer-focus and peer leadership with a focus on making their team better. • Strong coding, debugging, and analytical skills, with the ability to write and maintain code in relevant programming languages, must be comfortable reading, modifying, and developing production-quality code • Experience with SAP HANA platforms and integration with external systems (WES/WCS) required. • Ability to code in various languages and work with scripting, Infrastructure as Code, containerization, deployment, and scalability. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders. • Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced, and warehouse/operations-driven environments. 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.