Operations Specialist supporting Corporate Affairs operations by driving process standardization and managing vendor coordination at Grainger. Collaborating with stakeholders and vendors to improve efficiency and consistency.
Responsibilities
Applies project management principles and governance to ensure consistent delivery and compliance.
Maintains project plans, schedules, and risk logs to keep timelines on track and provide visibility into issues.
Communicates clearly and produces concise reports to enable quick, informed decisions.
Manages risks and issues proactively to protect scope, schedule, and quality.
Uses collaboration and productivity tools to organize work and share updates efficiently.
Facilitates alignment and coordinates internal and external partners to remove obstacles and maintain progress.
Executes change strategies—communications, training, readiness checks—to drive adoption and business value.
Analyzes data and success metrics to validate outcomes and recommend improvements.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required
2+ years related experience
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products specifically MS PowerPoint.
Project management principles, governance standards, and compliance requirements to ensure consistent delivery.
Risk management and issue resolution practices for maintaining scope, schedule, and quality.
Problem-solving and critical thinking to identify, assess, and resolve risks and issues effectively.
Influence and engage stakeholders without formal authority to maintain alignment and remove obstacles.
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.
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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