Grainger · 5 hours ago
Site Leader, Distribution Operations - Louisville, KY Distribution Center
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $243K/yr
7+ years expGrainger is a leading distributor serving millions of customers worldwide with a commitment to service and innovation. The Site Leader, Distribution Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership for high-volume distribution centers, ensuring timely product receipt and order fulfillment while optimizing resources and processes.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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.
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.
Company
Grainger
As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 4.5 million customers worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Grainger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (38)
2024 (26)
2023 (15)
2022 (28)
2021 (14)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
D. G. Macpherson
Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
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