Process Mgmt Analyst (Product Lifecycle)

Grainger Businesses • Lake Forest, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Reporting to the Manager, Product Management Operations, the Process Management Analyst supports operational excellence by executing and improving business processes across various functional areas. This role ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency in workflows that include product lifecycle management and data maintenance. The analyst collaborates cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improvement and supports the implementation of scalable solutions. This position is Hybrid requiring 3 days per week onsite at either the Chicago or Lake Forest, IL offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 + years of relevant working experience.
• Familiarity with workflow and data tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, SQL, and reporting platforms.
• Experience analyzing data and drawing insights into problem solving and continuously improving processes.
• Experience collaborating cross functionally.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and execute various operational activities involving product lifecycle processes and data maintenance activities.
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities for standardization and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document requirements and support the development of tools that enhance operational workflows.
• Manage feedback channels and resolve issues to improve data quality and customer experience.
• Support project execution and reporting activities, including tracking milestones and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of process impacts upstream and downstream systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on workflow tools and platforms (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, SQL-based systems), providing training and support as needed.
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements and compliance standards in all process execution activities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level