Merchandising and Supplier Management Rotational Program

4 weeks ago

Lake Forest, California, United States Grainger Businesses Full time

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-CertifiedTM company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

Position Details:

The Merchandising & Supplier Management (MSM) Rotation Program is designed to provide recent college graduates a broad cross-functional learning experience. The program consists of an orientation and three subsequent rotational experiences where individuals will gain working exposure across Assortment Design & Execution, Supplier Relationship Management, Reporting & Analytics and Continuous Improvement. [HK1] [WM2] Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the business and develop relationships with senior leaders at every juncture. Each rotation will provide an intentional set of learning experiences. Upon completion of the program, you should have a firm foundation of our merchandising principles, assortment strategy, methods to cultivate supplier relationships, product information governance and how they all tie together to deliver world class customer experiences. This is a full-time role with the program duration lasting approximately 36 months. Upon successful program completion, participants will have the opportunity to continue their career at Grainger in a full-time role. where they will be able to apply their learnings for success within MSM.

Experience Gained:

  • Rapid development in various business functions through meaningful and impactful work
  • Opportunity to get formal learning and experiential learning in first two years of your career
  • Preparation to enter a permanent role within the Merchandising & Supplier Management organization upon completion of the program
  • Networking opportunities with senior leadership within all functions
  • Cross functional experience that sets participants up for long-term success at Grainger
  • Unique opportunity to bond and build relationships with other peers in the program
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams
  • Competitive compensation and career exploration
  • Provide support to Managers within each rotation with activities such as data analysis and report building
  • Review internal & external customer feedback and implement changes for improving customer experience
  • Communicate internally & externally status of work or projects, including communication with supplier base.
  • Manage assigned projects to completion and complete daily tasks on time
  • Work with peers and various business partners supporting overall merchandising initiatives
  • Participate in improvement opportunities and provide constructive feedback
  • Interact and develop rapport with a diversified population of business leaders
  • Other role responsibilities specific to the rotation

You Have:

  • Currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a bachelor's degree or have successfully completed an undergraduate degree
  • Expected graduation December 2024 – June 2025[HK3] [WM4]
  • Demonstrated curiosity and research skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Strong communication/presentation skills – oral, written, and active listening
  • Financial acumen with demonstrated intellectual and analytical capabilities
  • High integrity in all business dealings
  • Strong time management, planning / prioritizing and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to enhance business knowledge or leadership skills through internships, on-campus involvement
  • Relevant work experience in supplier management or merchandising
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment
  • Intermediate level of computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to resolve conflict
  • Critical thinking and negotiating skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate on work output
  • Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment
  • Results oriented and ability to make decisions
  • Adaptability and ability to continually grow and develop
  • Initial Program Locations and Relocation Requirement: The program locations will be Lake Forest, IL and Chicago IL.
  • This role may include travel (up to 10%)
  • Full-time
  • No visa sponsorships provided now or in the future

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
  • 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.

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