Supply Chain Process Intern (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Supply Chain Process Intern – Be Part of the Future of AI in Logistics 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. 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.
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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
