DC Asst

Work Location Type: Onsite

Req Number 327608

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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 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, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

• Effectively manage the leader's time through calendar support and scheduling, including preparing any necessary documentation (e.g., agenda, presentations) for scheduled events.
• Act as first point of contact for general department inquiries, providing superior customer service and ensuring all incoming requests (e.g., emails, phone calls, visitors, etc.) are prioritized and handled in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate DC tours and onsite meetings including conference room reservations, meeting setup and implementation (including technology), and vendor management.
• Monitor inventory and procure warehouse supplies that are essential to order processing.
• Accurately complete departmental/building metrics and financial reporting that directly impact DC achievement award status.
• Assist with the organization and execution of team member engagement activities such as round tables and recognition.
• Support DC communications by maintaining bulletin boards, updating communications on display monitors, and may be a contributor to internal social media platform.
• Compose, modify, and proofread routine correspondence, reports, or presentations from rough drafts and general instructions.
• Make travel arrangements, reconcile travel and expense reports, and process procurement invoices.
• Maintain confidential departmental files and records and procure office supplies.
• Serve as a back-up for the HR assistant's duties.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience Required
• 1+ years administrative experience Required
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of departmental policies and procedures to answer questions and handle day-to-day activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and ability to learn/use other software as needed. Strongly prefer higher level data management and analysis skills to aid in financial analysis and report generation.
• Possess good attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to complete assignments within established timeframes.