Supply Chain Process Intern (Summer 2026)

Ace Hardware • Visalia, CA

3d • $21

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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)

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees