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W.W. Grainger

Industrial MRO supplier offering inventory management

Branch Manager

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least 3 years of prior leadership experience is required.
  • Must lead through complexity across different markets and conflicting priorities.
  • Must provide remote leadership to non-exempt individual contributors.
  • Must have project management, planning, and facilitation skills.
  • Must be able to lead initiatives, manage projects, and drive change.
  • Must demonstrate effective time management.
  • Must be able to influence stakeholders and align cross-functional teams.
  • Must have strong proficiency with Microsoft products, Power BI, SAP, and other systems.
  • Must be able to drive results.
  • Must have verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the San Leandro and Burlingame branch locations by communicating company goals, leading through change, and maintaining service standards to achieve preferred supplier status through excellent products and safe, effective workplaces.
  • Make data-driven decisions to support business objectives and customer needs while balancing service quality, cost efficiency, ethics, and integrity.
  • Foster strong internal and external partnerships to position the branch network and technical expertise as key differentiators.
  • Manage operating expenses to meet financial targets and eliminate non-value-added activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement by encouraging team participation in continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with branch quality standards and service excellence.
  • Create safe, secure, and well-maintained branch facilities, enforcing adherence to all laws, company policies, and contract requirements.
  • Cultivate an engaging and inclusive work environment through open communication, professional development, and succession planning.
  • Execute talent management strategies and manage staffing targets, including bench recruiting, leading Branch Team Leads, onboarding, coaching, performance reviews, and recognition to drive team engagement.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of experience managing multiple sites is preferred.

About the Company

W.W. Grainger

Industrial MRO supplier offering inventory management

Grainger provides maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products to businesses and institutions worldwide. Its two-pronged approach combines High-Touch Solutions with inventory management and technical support, and Endless Assortment through online marketplaces like Zoro and MonotaRO for a broad digital catalog. The company leverages a strong supply chain and e-commerce to stock and deliver safety, power tools, lighting, and other facility maintenance items to more than 4 million customers. Its aim is to help customers efficiently source and manage MRO needs at scale across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and government.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Douglasville, GA
Founded
1927

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