Supply Chain Process Intern; Summer

Position: Supply Chain Process Intern (Summer 2026)
** Compensation Details:**$21.00 per hour.

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.
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* Job Description:

**** Supply Chain Process Intern – Be Part of the Future of AI in Logistics
**** Compensation:** $21.00/hour

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**.Are you ready to
** push boundaries**
* ** 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**.Apply now and help us build the future of supply chain technology.
** We want to hear from you!
**** Equal Opportunity Employer
** Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
** Disclaimer
* ** The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job…