Senior Business Analyst, Product Information

The salary range for this position is $82,620.00 - $126,480.00 per hour.

Please note that all applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The Mom Project is excited to partner with Grainger in their search for a Senior Business Analyst, Product Information . This role is a hybrid setup in Lake Forest, or Chicago, IL .

Grainger is a leading broad-line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

The Senior Business Analyst, Product Information role is responsible for the implementation of process solutions and analytical tools to bring clarity and efficiency to Grainger Product Information business operations. You will use your proficiency in data and systems to translate requests into accurate, useful solutions that create improved visibility and operations, and you will look for ways to improve the effectiveness of the department as our strategy evolves.

This role will drive operational efficiency while establishing relevant analytics guiding the desired process outcomes. The Sr. Business Analyst’s work will significantly impact processes involving 100+ team members reviewing products with sales of over 1 billion dollars annually. This Sr. Business Analyst will ensure our process work follows established PI goals, project plans, and clear timelines but with the agility to respond to organizational needs.

This role will report to the Manager, PI Business Process.

You Will

• Work with partners and teams to determine requirements for ad-hoc tools and processes, and translate them into a final product that creates improved service and reduced costs.
• Use various tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Snowflake, Smartsheet, Atlassian Apps, and more.
• Create accurate tools and reports and assist our partners in making informed decisions to manage Product Information KPIs.
• Develop experience with industry-available tools for information and reporting design.
• Prepare recommendations to solve ambiguous and complex issues, then manage those recommendations to completion.
• Support end-users and team members on reporting techniques and system usage.
• Be a liaison between business leaders and users in Grainger's Merchandising department and Grainger's Technology Group.
• Participate in teams and projects to ensure Supplier Performance Management processes, concerns, and business issues are addressed for increased productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction/service.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience in data management and analytic reporting.
• Experience with the concepts and be advanced in the use of computerized data management systems including SAP, Snowflake, Power Apps, and Power BI.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (can perform complex functions), Access, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), and other reporting tools and interfaces.

Rewards And Benefits

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health, and well-being. Our programs provide choices to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.

• Benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental vision, and life insurance.
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period with no personal contribution required.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, free access to financial counseling, education, and more.

DEI Statement

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 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 reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.