Site Leader, Distribution Operations - Louisville, KY Distribution Center

Work Location Type: Onsite  

Req Number 324118

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 $145,700.00  to $242,800.00.  This role is incentive eligible.

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.
• 23 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:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

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 Site Leader, Distribution Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for higher volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution centers with 300–500 team members, while ensuring timely and accurate product receipt, on-time order fulfillment, and the optimization of resources and processes while operating within budget. The leader drives business results by translating a strategic vision into operational actions. The leader also proactively leverages data to determine trends and patterns for effective problem solving and required market shifts.

You Will

•    Leads large-scale distribution center operations, overseeing both inbound and outbound logistics for facilities exceeding 1 million square feet.
•    Manages significant budgets, including over $15 million in payroll expenses and more than $5 million in non-payroll costs, while identifying opportunities to reduce overall expenditures.
•    Builds and maintains critical cross-functional relationships to drive improvements in customer service, asset management, and market strategies.
•    Effectively communicates company strategies, including the Grainger Edge and local customer initiatives, to distribution center leaders and team members.
•    Fosters a positive workplace culture where team members feel valued, engaged, and committed, reducing the need for third-party representation.
•    Develops and executes strategic plans aligned with key performance indicators such as Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Engagement.
•    Ensures operational consistency and compliance through the use of Standard Work Instructions, safety protocols, and company policies.
•    Leads and coaches a team of 30–50 leaders, from supervisors to senior managers, using performance management tools, promoting process standardization, and sharing best practices across the distribution network.

You Have

•    Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations required
•    7+ years Leadership in a Warehouse, Distribution Center or Supply Chain function required
•    Demonstrated strategic and operational capabilities leading multiple levels of leadership and cross-functional teams and projects.
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive team member relations and effective cross-functional relationships across Grainger, its customers and suppliers.
•    Proven ability to effectively lead and manage large-scale change.
•    Proven ability to research and implement new business practices to drive operational enhancements.
•    Proven continuous/process improvement capabilities (Lean or Six Sigma).
•    Demonstrated ability to effectively translate the Company's strategy into operational plans and actions.
•    Proven track record of leader development.

 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.