Grainger
Senior Business System Analyst- SAP WM, EWM, and SAP GTS
Grainger, Lake Forest, Illinois, United States, 60045
Senior Business System Analyst- SAP WM, EWM, and SAP GTS
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 Company: Grainger Businesses Work Location Type: Hybrid 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. Compensation: The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,000.00 to $154,900.00. 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. Position Details: The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) team supports the technology that powers Grainger's distribution centers and branch network for North America. We ensure the right products move efficiently through our supply chain to meet customer needs. In this fast-paced and complex environment, our team builds and supports the systems that drive inventory movement, order fulfillment, warehouse automation, and network efficiency. We work closely with operations to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that enable growth and continuous improvement. You will support a variety of systems and software: SAP EWM 7.0, S/4 Hana for EWM, SAP WM, SAP GTS, Manhattan, Kafka, Connectship, Logistiview, Dematic and additional applications/integrations. This position is primarily focused on functional configuration and solution design, supporting business needs across warehouse and trade compliance systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in configuring SAP WM/EWM/GTS, along with a solid understanding of end-to-end warehouse processes and how they integrate with automation and execution platforms. While coding is not the main emphasis, the ability to understand code structures and debug technical issues is highly valued to ensure seamless solution delivery in a complex, integrated environment. Our Vision: We aim to modernize and optimize supply chain technology through agile engineering and close business collaboration. Our systems must adapt quickly to change, support innovation, and ensure operational excellence across the DC and Branch network. 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. You will: Design, configure and/or develop, deploy, optimize, monitor and improve systems and business applications. Clearly demonstrates understanding of the implications of their usage on the business. Contribute to capability roadmaps and conducting technology research for innovation and continuous improvement. Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and deliverables Specialized with core technical and functional domain experience within respective team (beyond where necessary, demonstrates curiosity). Defines nonfunctional requirements in accordance with Engineering best practices (Security, reliability, performance, etc.) Partners with administration and operational teams to improve key service practices. Documenting debt and waste. Develops sustainable feedback loops for continuous improvement. Builds sustainable systems with monitoring and observability, builds with supportability in mind. Set standards for operating procedures and advises on best practices for engineers. Support team activities (daily status meetings, tech huddle topics, desk checks) and pairing with peers to work on stories Regularly evaluates current business processes, applications, systems, and identifies potential improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Uses each task/story as an opportunity to embed improvements. Provide coaching and mentoring to junior engineers You have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5 years of configuration and/or development experience in a broad range of hardware & software products. SAP WM, SAP Stock Room Management, s/4 Hana EWM, GTS, TMS, etc. Ability to design, develop, test, and deploy applications/ systems using proven technologies within a variety of technologies and environments. Knowledge of specific programming languages and techniques. Works autonomously with limited guidance. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas Proficient troubleshooting (within multiple systems) and problem-solving skills Embeds data analytics capabilities and understanding of key business data models Development Focus and Scope: Experience across multiple technical and functional domains maintained by team Consistently practice engineering sensible defaults on the team Ability to triage issues in production Knowledge of how systems fit into Grainger enterprise architecture Working towards a robust understanding of Grainger's end-to-end business including ability to explain how key tech initiatives are contributing to the business and how our growth drivers work. Demonstrates general curiosity, customer-focus and peer leadership with a focus on making their team better. Strong debugging and analytical skills, with an understanding of code logic, even if not writing production code. Experience with SAP HANA platforms and integration with external systems (WES/WCS). Familiarity with IDocs, API's, RFCs, BAPIs, and interface error handling. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders. Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced, and warehouse/operations-driven environments. 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.
Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202 Company: Grainger Businesses Work Location Type: Hybrid 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. Compensation: The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,000.00 to $154,900.00. 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. Position Details: The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) team supports the technology that powers Grainger's distribution centers and branch network for North America. We ensure the right products move efficiently through our supply chain to meet customer needs. In this fast-paced and complex environment, our team builds and supports the systems that drive inventory movement, order fulfillment, warehouse automation, and network efficiency. We work closely with operations to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that enable growth and continuous improvement. You will support a variety of systems and software: SAP EWM 7.0, S/4 Hana for EWM, SAP WM, SAP GTS, Manhattan, Kafka, Connectship, Logistiview, Dematic and additional applications/integrations. This position is primarily focused on functional configuration and solution design, supporting business needs across warehouse and trade compliance systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in configuring SAP WM/EWM/GTS, along with a solid understanding of end-to-end warehouse processes and how they integrate with automation and execution platforms. While coding is not the main emphasis, the ability to understand code structures and debug technical issues is highly valued to ensure seamless solution delivery in a complex, integrated environment. Our Vision: We aim to modernize and optimize supply chain technology through agile engineering and close business collaboration. Our systems must adapt quickly to change, support innovation, and ensure operational excellence across the DC and Branch network. 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. You will: Design, configure and/or develop, deploy, optimize, monitor and improve systems and business applications. Clearly demonstrates understanding of the implications of their usage on the business. Contribute to capability roadmaps and conducting technology research for innovation and continuous improvement. Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and deliverables Specialized with core technical and functional domain experience within respective team (beyond where necessary, demonstrates curiosity). Defines nonfunctional requirements in accordance with Engineering best practices (Security, reliability, performance, etc.) Partners with administration and operational teams to improve key service practices. Documenting debt and waste. Develops sustainable feedback loops for continuous improvement. Builds sustainable systems with monitoring and observability, builds with supportability in mind. Set standards for operating procedures and advises on best practices for engineers. Support team activities (daily status meetings, tech huddle topics, desk checks) and pairing with peers to work on stories Regularly evaluates current business processes, applications, systems, and identifies potential improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Uses each task/story as an opportunity to embed improvements. Provide coaching and mentoring to junior engineers You have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5 years of configuration and/or development experience in a broad range of hardware & software products. SAP WM, SAP Stock Room Management, s/4 Hana EWM, GTS, TMS, etc. Ability to design, develop, test, and deploy applications/ systems using proven technologies within a variety of technologies and environments. Knowledge of specific programming languages and techniques. Works autonomously with limited guidance. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas Proficient troubleshooting (within multiple systems) and problem-solving skills Embeds data analytics capabilities and understanding of key business data models Development Focus and Scope: Experience across multiple technical and functional domains maintained by team Consistently practice engineering sensible defaults on the team Ability to triage issues in production Knowledge of how systems fit into Grainger enterprise architecture Working towards a robust understanding of Grainger's end-to-end business including ability to explain how key tech initiatives are contributing to the business and how our growth drivers work. Demonstrates general curiosity, customer-focus and peer leadership with a focus on making their team better. Strong debugging and analytical skills, with an understanding of code logic, even if not writing production code. Experience with SAP HANA platforms and integration with external systems (WES/WCS). Familiarity with IDocs, API's, RFCs, BAPIs, and interface error handling. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to bridge business and technical stakeholders. Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced, and warehouse/operations-driven environments. 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.