VP, Distribution Operations

Work Location Type: Onsite  

Req Number  329311

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 $232,500.00 – $431,800.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 35 % or $ , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

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:

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Grainger Benefits

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 Regional Vice President Branch & Distribution Operations provides leadership that optimizes the US fulfillment network (Market Distribution Centers, Bulk Warehouses, and Shipping Branches) to achieve the company's objectives and return on invested capital and ensures our fulfillment network is the industry leader in service, quality, productivity, and safety in support of larger Company objectives.

You Will

• Lead a US region comprised of 400(+) or more Team Members conducting operations in 2 market distribution centers, 6 bulk warehouses, and 5 shipping branches.
• Lead and develop the aligned leaders and Team Members by creating and sharing a common vision and understanding of the organization’s strategy.
• Deliver results that achieve the company strategy and expectations; ensure operational excellence and performance across the region.
• Accountable for aligned portion of all US DC inventory and shipments.
• Ensure that the proper goals and objectives are set and achieved for all People, Service, Cost and Team Engagement goals in their aligned region.
• Ensure the smooth flow of product from supplier to Branch and supplier to customer across the aligned region.
• Ensure compliance with network standardization roadmap and sharing of best-demonstrated practices across the North American distribution center network.
• Support and drive continuous improvement across their region as well as variation/defect rate identification to improve first pass yield consistency and efficiencies.
• Partner with appropriate teams to ensure clear understanding of the needs of customers and the larger organization; ensure that the proper tools are developed or acquired to support the fulfillment of those needs.
• Ensure site practices, procedures and facilities are in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and Grainger’s policies.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Master's Degree MBA preferred
• 7+ years senior level management experience in high volume, multi-shift, fulfillment operations with small to medium employee populations. preferred
• 7+ years of demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations, effective relationships within and across functional boundaries and with suppliers. preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of distribution, transportation, and inventory management principles and practices with strong customer focus.
• Ability to promote and lead change. Capable of exploring beyond traditional business practices and altering them in a positive, productive manner. Strong process improvement, problem-solving, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to lead a large organization through communication of the Company’s vision and strategic direction and translating these to results oriented actions. Ability to deliver clear messages to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel 50% or more.

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.