Grainger is a broad line, business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supplies and other related products and services. More than 3.2 million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on Grainger for products such as safety gloves, ladders, motors and janitorial supplies, along with services like inventory management and technical support. These customers represent a broad collection of industries including commercial, government, healthcare and manufacturing. They place orders online, on mobile devices, through sales representatives, over the phone and at local branches. Approximately 5,000 suppliers provide Grainger with more than 1.6 million products stocked in Grainger’s distribution centers and branches worldwide.

Primary Function:

A Reporting Analyst supports the implementation of reporting mechanisms and uses

statistical and analytical tools to bring clarity to Grainger Merchandising and Supplier Management business operations

Supports product management through the maintenance and daily support of reporting and analytical tools

This role utilizes their proficiency of data & systems to translate routine requests for proper usage of reporting techniques and systems usage

Continuously looks for ways to improve effectiveness of the tools utilized Merchandising and Supplier Management department as the business strategy evolves

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Produces standard reports for internal and external business partners on a scheduled basis for their use in making informed decisions to effectively manage supplier’s performance

Collaborates with end-users to answer questions and provide additional insight about specific reports at the appropriate level of detail

Maintains and reviews standard reporting processes and identifies areas for continuous improvement.

Simplify, enhance, engineer, and re-engineer basic reporting processes.

Develop working knowledge of industry available tools for information and reporting design

Demonstrated ability to leverage both business acumen and technical skills to deliver results

Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and convey end-user feedback enabling prioritization of enhancements to standard reports

Demonstrated ability to analyze and translate raw data, and then prepare recommendations to solve ambiguous and complex issues

Demonstrated general understanding of key business strategies and how tools and reports support them

Serve as liaison between end users in Grainger’s Merchandising and Supplier Management department and Grainger’s Enterprise Systems organization.

Coach and mentor end users on reporting techniques and systems usage

Participate on cross-functional teams and projects where appropriate to ensure Merchandising and Supplier Management processes, concerns, and business issues are properly addressed for increased productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction/service

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with Supply Chain and/or Information Systems focus

3 to 5 years of experience

Must have an working knowledge of the concepts and be advanced in the use of computerized data management systems including SAP, Business Objects, Teradata, Business Warehouse, SQL Server and SharePoint

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and other reporting tools and

interfaces

Strong Business, analytical and problem-solving skills

Identify problems and determine corrective action. Unique situations and concerns must be identified and sound and reasonable solution conveyed to

appropriate parties in effective and efficient means

Excellent interpersonal skills including a professional demeanor at all times

Ability to foster, manage and leverage relationships with team members and end users

Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-directed with accountability to make sound business decisions while demonstrating effective time-management and multi-tasking skills

EEOC Statement

Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.