Sr Director, Regional Distribution - Louisville

Work Location Type:  Onsite

Req Number 334055

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $180,200.00 – $300,300.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 30%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

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.

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Position Details

The Sr. Director, Distribution Operations provides leadership that optimizes the distribution network to achieve our objectives and ROIC. This role ensures the distribution network is the industry leader in service, quality, productivity, and safety.

You Will

• Responsible for the operations of a large, complex distribution center that provides regional service and inventory coverage for the network.
• May require leadership for multiple campuses and satellite buildings.
• Lead a Pillar team which consists of leaders across the network that create standardized processes and procedures to achieve safety, quality and cost objectives.
• Lead and develop the Distribution Center leaders and team members by creating and sharing a common vision and understanding of the organization’s strategy.
• Deliver results that achieve the company strategy and expectations; ensure operational excellence across the Distribution Network.
• Be accountable for $200M+ in inventory in a through-put distribution network serving 1.4M+ customers.
• Ensure that the proper goals and objectives are set and achieved (Productivity, Safety, Quality and Positive Employee Relations)
• Ensure the smooth flow of product from supplier to Branch and supplier to customer.
• Ensure standardization and sharing of best-demonstrated practices across the distribution center network.
• Drive customer focus and continuous improvement to enable operational excellence.
• Anticipate the needs of customers and the organization and ensure that the proper tools are developed or acquired to support the fulfillment of those needs.
• Ensure distribution centers practices, procedures and facilities are in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and Grainger’s policies.

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Master's Degree (MBA) preferred
• 7+ years high level management experience in a high volume, multi-shift, distribution/order fulfillment operation with large employee populations, including 5+ years of demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations, effective relationships within and across functional boundaries and with suppliers.
• Demonstrated understanding of distribution, transportation, and inventory management principles and practices with strong customer focus.
• Ability to promote and lead change. Capable of exploring beyond traditional business practices and altering them in a positive, productive manner. Strong process improvement, problem-solving, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead a large organization through communication of the Company’s vision and strategic direction and translating to results oriented actions. Ability to deliver clear messages to all levels of the organization.

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, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.