Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. We have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

You will be a first point of contact for general department inquiries, providing customer service and ensuring all incoming requests (e.g., emails, phone calls and visitors) are prioritized and handled.

You will manage responsibilities with a high degree of responsiveness and confidentiality.

This position is hourly, and the target rate starts at $27.44.

The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to: candidate's experience, qualifications, geographical area, and internal equity of the team.

• Manage the leader's time through strategic and proactive calendar management and scheduling. Responsibilities may include managing invites, coordinating presentation content and handouts, recording meeting notes, action items, audio, scheduling and launching online content, facilitating online questions from attendees during meetings, troubleshooting technical and logistical issues, and organizing follow up activities.
• Serve as a thought partner to the leader by anticipating challenges, and proactively driving recommendations for solutions and process improvements.
• Create team meeting agendas and facilitate meeting logistics, including ensuring that meetings are kept on track.
• Manage business travel logistics and ensure leader has necessary documentation for travel (domestic and international).
• Manage multiple electronic documents including composing, modifying, proofreading, or disseminating items such as: memos, reports, PowerPoint presentations, department site updates, surveys, organizational charts, or records management.
• Co-manage department's Teams and/or SharePoint sites.
• Maintain department supplies and manage associated budget; may own other department specific processes or activities.
• Participate in and lead relevant department projects.
• Play a role within the broader Global Supply Chain administrative team including onboarding, training and provide backup support for other administrative partners.
• Support the onboarding and departure process for department team members.

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior management or C-Suite leaders.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn other software as needed.
• An anticipatory approach, and experience managing complex administrative details and determining best approach/action to use in non-routine situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Dealt with highly confidential and sensitive matters.
• Worked with detailed knowledge of business operations, organizations and relationships involved at top management levels.
• Ability to gain a thorough understanding of the department and appropriate Company policies, procedures and operations.
• 3+ years of experience improving operational efficiency.

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year.
• Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement.
• A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.