Business Systems Analyst Senior

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Lake Forest, IL, USA
Hybrid
81K-145K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Industrial
North America's leading B2B supplier of maintenance, repair and operating supplies and related services.
The Role
Configure and support SAP warehouse management systems, translate business requirements into functional solutions, lead integrations, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and process improvements. The role partners with product owners, business users, developers, testers, and interface teams while maintaining security, compliance, and audit standards. It also serves as a subject matter expert, supports release planning, evaluates emerging technologies, and mentors junior employees across supply chain and warehouse management processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Req Number 335913
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 www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $87,200.00 - $145,300.00. For remote location the ranges are $80,700.00 - $134,500.00 This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10% or $, 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.
"As part of our hiring and onboarding process, you'll need to complete an onsite visit at a Grainger location before receiving Grainger-issued technology. This will take place either during an onsite interview or on your first day, depending on the interview process."
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.
This team supports 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 others. This role will focus heavily on integration, defining and solving for business requirements, code development and configuration, working across a wide range of technologies and systems while having a heavy focus on documentation governance. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of supply chain and warehouse management processes and technical integration between SAP and other applications, and a deep appreciation for documentation with a focus on scalable and maintainable solutions to support and evolve our critical supply chain platforms.
Our Vision:
We aim to modernize and optimize supply chain technology through agile engineering and close business collaboration, leveraging Generative AI and machine learning to anticipate disruptions, optimize inventory and flow, and accelerate issue resolution-while maintaining rigorous governance and security. Our systems must adapt quickly to change, support innovation, and ensure operational excellence across the DC and Branch network.
"Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship."
Responsibilities:
  • Independently configure system solutions for defined business requirements within an application.
  • Collaborate with product owners and business users to refine user stories.
  • Create, execute, and validate test cases across configuration and functional changes.
  • Document functional specifications and user procedures.
  • Troubleshoot common issues related to configuration, master data, and user errors.
  • Maintain security, compliance and audit standards.
  • Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies in the rrent config and process flow. Track and improve metrics for system effectiveness and delivery processes.
  • Participate in release planning and ensure timely delivery of stories.
  • Provides functional configuration and testing expertise in core business systems. Translates business requirements into functional specs and supports day-to-day system performance.
  • Leads solution design and cross-functional configuration work. Serves as a subject matter expert and drives improvement of key processes and standards.
  • Design and implement complex configuration solutions across integrated system processes (e.g., ECC into EWM or MM/SD into WM).
  • Lead requirement gathering sessions and facilitate alignment across business and IT.
  • Perform root cause analysis on issues and identify long-term fixes or design enhancements.
  • Act as subject matter expert (SME) for specific functional areas or business processes.
  • Coordinate with developers, testers, and interface partners to deliver complete solutions.
  • Support test planning and execution, including defect triage and test coverage assurance.
  • Contributes to standardization of configuration and documentation practices.
  • Assist with evaluation of emerging technologies, tools or processes and advocate for adoption when valuable.
  • Mentors peers and junior level talent.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in Business or Information Systems is a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years of SAP experience with increasing responsibility in analysis, configuration, and testing.
  • Proficiency in 1-2 SAP modules; hands-on experience designing and implementing integrated SAP solutions. Prefer SAP GTS, WM, Stockroom Management and/or EWM.
  • Strong analytical thinking, root cause analysis, stakeholder communication, backlog refinement, E2E process mapping.
  • Certifications: SAP module training (e.g., SAP SD, MM, S/4HANA); Agile Product Ownership or Scrum Master certifications are a plus.
  • Experience with Generative AI and knowledge of Machine Learning concepts.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree in Business or Information Systems
  • Minimum 5 years of SAP experience with increasing responsibility in analysis, configuration, and testing
  • Proficiency in 1-2 SAP modules
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing integrated SAP solutions
  • Experience with SAP GTS, WM, Stockroom Management, and/or EWM
  • Strong analytical thinking and root cause analysis skills
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills
  • Backlog refinement experience
  • End-to-end process mapping experience
  • SAP module training, such as SAP SD, MM, or S/4HANA
  • Agile Product Ownership or Scrum Master certification
  • Experience with Generative AI
  • Knowledge of Machine Learning concepts

What the Team is Saying

Grainger Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are a standout, including a 6% company 401(k) contribution each pay period, immediate vesting in some cases, and profit sharing. The presence of an employee stock purchase program further augments long‑term financial support.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with multiple plan options, HSA/FSA availability, disability and life insurance, and day‑one eligibility for many roles. Premiums are at times characterized as relatively affordable compared with typical options.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are portrayed as generous and accrue early, with structured PTO that increases with tenure. Paid parental leave is also included for eligible employees, supporting time away when needed.

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The Company
HQ: Lake Forest, IL
26,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Platinum Employer on the Where You Work Matters list, a 2026 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry. Find your way with Grainger at jobs.grainger.com.

Why Work With Us

We're proud of our people-focused culture. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone as an individual. At Grainger, we have a welcoming workplace where you can fell comfortable, confident and learn and grow at any career stage, all while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working.

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