Senior Merchandising Analyst

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Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US,  CHICAGO, IL, US,

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

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,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $87,200.00 to $.

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.

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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.

The Senior Merchandising Analyst leads the efforts associated with the on-time launching of new products to  and supports ongoing operational processes such as Category Review, launch activities, and assortment updates. Leveraging advanced analytical skills, this role addresses complex questions related to product performance, customer experience, and merchandising effectiveness, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. This role participates in continuous improvement initiatives to deliver best in class product assortment and online customer experiences.

The role reports to the Manager, Merchandising Strategy Operations.

This is a hybrid position that is based in Lake Forest or Chicago.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

• Deliver on-time product and category launches by executing aligned new product introduction tickets (NPIs), supporting launch activities, and managing the category review schedule.
• Evaluate all aligned Decision to Sell (DTS) requests for category relevancy and customer need.
• Help maintain an optimal assortment by evaluating all growing non-core to core SKUs and assessing sales and customer satisfaction for currently merchandised SKUs.
• Execute new product addition processes and support continuous improvement initiatives that are designed to keep our assortment and merchandised presentation relevant, accurate, and up to date.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested to answer product, category, desk, or merchandising questions.
• Track desk-level decisions for product reviews that can be used to aid future desk assortment decisions.
• Leverage advanced analytics and technical product knowledge to recommend assortment changes and execute the addition of new items to e-commerce publications.
• Analyze customer feedback and prior maintenance ticket requests to make necessary changes and improvements to e-commerce publications to enable an effortless customer selection experience.
• Partner with Channel Merchandising Manager and Merchant to build and implement the category strategy by providing…