at Zoro Tools, Inc. in

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Job Description Work Location Type:

Hybrid Req Number:

332705

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,Zoro.comoffers customers access to more than 14 million products, andMonotaRO.comoffers more than 24 million products. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation:

This position is hourly, and the starting pay rate is $26.50/hour Position Details Grainger is recruiting for 2027 Summer Internships in Finance at our Lake Forest, IL location. The Finance Internship is a full-time (40 hours per week), paid, 10-week program designed to provide college students with practical experience in corporate finance.

Internships are the primary feeder into Grainger's Financial Development Program for early in-career Financial Analysts. Internship positions may include the following areas: FinanceOperations (supporting areas like Sales, Supply Chain, IT), Financial Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, Analytics, Data Science and Finance Shared Services.

You Will:

Grainger's Finance Internship is designed to provide college students with opportunities to enhance their technical and transferable skills in corporate finance through real-world, business-critical project work. You will be involved in different activities including a comprehensive onboarding program, structured development sessions, meet and greets with executive leaders, peer mentorship, fun social events and more. You will report to a Finance/Accounting leader. As a team member you will gain: Experience seeing a business-critical project through from start to finish Common projects include improving service to customers, influencing pricing and discount strategy, automating internal processes, or improving cost structure Broad exposure to different areas of finance Technical skills with visualization tools, such as Power BI, SQL coding, enhancing existing R or Python skillsets, SAP ERP, financial planning software Leverage AI tools and digital workflows for continuous improvement initiatives

Highly Preferred Skills:

Analytical skills, including an ability to summarize data into insights, reach logical conclusions, evaluate and improve processes Knowledge of database structures and ability to create ad-hoc databases for financial modeling Familiar with and comfortable learning and utilizing various digital and/or software Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment through agile methodology Working knowledge and experience with AI tools

Knowledge of Excel Eligibility & Requirements:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028 Currently enrolled in a college or university and working towards either: a bachelor's degree or a master's degree in a business or STEM-related discipline No visa sponsorships required now or in the future

Rewards and Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday. 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, parental leave, and other benefits. Safety shoes provided (where applicable). For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire The rate of pay provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The rate reflects the expected base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. 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. 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 also 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. Zoro is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account