Supply Chain Process Intern (Summer 2026)

Compensation Details:

$21.00

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

Job Description:

Supply Chain Process Intern – Be Part of the Future of AI in Logistics

Compensation: $21.00/hour

Why Ace?

At Ace Hardware, we live our values: W.E.L.I.G.H.T – Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork. These aren’t just words; they guide everything we do. We’re a 100-year-old brand with a startup mindset when it comes to innovation. Our warehouses move over $7 billion in goods annually, and now we’re building the next generation of supply chain solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics.

Who Are We Looking For?

Are you ready to push boundaries and help shape the future of supply chain technology? We want interns who are:

• Analytical thinkers with a passion for solving complex problems
• Excellent communicators who can translate data into insights
• Curious innovators eager to explore AI-driven process optimization
• Big-picture thinkers who understand systems and integration
• Interested in warehouse operations and cutting-edge tech
• Excited to experiment with early-stage AI applications
• Class of 2027 or 2028 graduates
• Available full-time (40 hrs/week, Monday – Friday) for 12 weeks (Mid-May to Early/Mid-August 2026)

Your Role

As a Supply Chain Process Intern, you’ll be at the forefront of Ace’s AI transformation in U.S. warehouses. Your work will help lay the foundation for AI-driven inventory management, shaping processes that will define the next era of logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Map and document workflows for resolving inventory discrepancies across multiple systems
• Design the framework for AI logic to streamline discrepancy resolution
• Analyze bin check audit processes and propose data-driven sampling strategies
• Build cost models to maximize inventory accuracy at minimal operational cost
• Evaluate inventory reporting sources and recommend speed and accuracy improvements
• Define process integration for 3-way match (PO, ASN, Invoice) in inbound operations
• Potential regional travel to 1–2 warehouses for hands-on experience along with a trip to our corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, IL

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world impact: Your work will influence Ace’s AI roadmap
• Exposure to warehouse operations, IT, finance, and AI systems
• Hands-on experience with Manhattan WMS, SAP ERP, and PowerBI
• Skills to become a Change Agent in supply chain innovation
• Opportunities to present findings to leadership
• A foundation in early AI deployment strategies
• Resume-building achievements and career workshops

Locations

Internships available at:

• Visalia, CA
• Wilton, NY
• Loxley, AL
• La Crosse, WI

Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, with over 5,800 stores in 60 countries. We’ve been ranked #5 on the Franchise Times Top 400 List and named #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power 16 out of 18 years. Join us and be part of a team that blends heritage with innovation.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us build the future of supply chain technology.

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

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Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

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