Supply Chain Process Intern; Summer

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 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)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.