Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading B2B distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products with over 1 million items, serving over 4.5 million customers worldwide.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1927
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- D.G. Macpherson
About
What started as a humble operation in 1927 by William W. Grainger aimed at supplying motors has since transformed into a robust global leader in the industrial supply sector. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, W.W. Grainger, Inc. has become synonymous with reliability in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies. Over the decades, the company has steadily expanded its product range to include over one million items that serve a diverse clientele of more than 4.5 million customers worldwide. By providing everything from safety equipment and tools to lighting and material handling solutions, Grainger ensures that businesses of all sizes have the support they need to keep operations running smoothly. The company has developed an extensive distribution network comprising around 331 branches and numerous distribution facilities across North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. This infrastructure supports an impressive logistics operation that guarantees timely deliveries and inventory management services tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers. Known for its commitment to innovation, Grainger launched its digital platform in 1995, revolutionizing how customers interact with suppliers for their industrial needs. The modern Grainger integrates digital sales channels with personal support to provide a seamless shopping experience for its clients, positioning itself at the forefront of the eCommerce landscape within the industrial supply sector. Today, Grainger continues to thrive by adapting to changing market demands and reinforcing its dedication to customer service, proving that it truly is For The Ones Who Get It Done.
Open positions
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer at Grainger (hybrid, Chicago) leading data architecture and building ETL pipelines and BI/warehouse solutions with Airflow, Snowflake, Databricks, Postgres, and Python/SQL to power analytics for seller teams, while applying agentic AI tooling and improving CI/CD.
Customer Service Learning Development Consultant
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Warehouse Supervisor
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Staff Tech Lead, Backend
Staff-level backend tech lead (Software Engineer IV) on Grainger's Customer Order team in Chicago (hybrid), building the cart, order cost calculation (freight, pricing, tax), and payment/invoicing services behind Grainger.com's hundreds of thousands of daily orders. Work centers on scalable distributed systems, HTTP APIs, continuous delivery, and mentoring engineers.
Tech Lead, Software Engineering
Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead) at Grainger on a new team that publishes product data to Grainger.com — leading design, delivery, and maintenance of internal tools and customer-facing systems. Day-to-day is full stack development in React, Java, and TypeScript, plus mentoring engineers, code reviews, and an evening on-call rotation.
Senior Manager, Paid Search
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Senior Manager, Benefits- Health & Welfare Programs
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