ACE Hardware · 2 months ago
Supply Chain Replenishment Planning Internship – Summer 2026, Full Time/Paid/12 Weeks
IL - Oak Brook
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hr
Start in 2026 SummerAce Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned stores. They are seeking a Supply Chain Replenishment Planning Intern to ensure optimal product availability for retailers by managing inventory levels, executing purchase orders, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This internship provides hands-on experience in supply chain operations and data-driven decision-making.
Retail
Responsibilities
Ensure optimal product availability for Ace retailers by achieving targeted order fill rates across a portfolio of vendors
Manage inventory levels to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time, using advanced forecasting and replenishment tools
Execute and monitor purchase orders, overseeing vendor partnerships, and balancing inventory turnover goals with profitability targets
Optimize the trade-off between high fill rates and high inventory turns
Provide exceptional support to retail store owners and collaborate daily with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Retail Support Centers (RSCs), Merchandising teams, Vendor partners, Traffic teams, Supply Chain Compliance
Qualification
Required
Working towards a Bachelor's degree in the following areas: Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, Analytics, Finance or related discipline
Completing Senior year of college (Graduating December '26 or May ‘27)
An analytical mindset and strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments
Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member
Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed
Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation
Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday for 12 weeks in the summer (Mid-May through Mid-August 2026)
Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors
Benefits
Hourly competitive compensation
Opportunity to volunteer through the Ace Hardware Foundation
Teambuilding activities
Company
ACE Hardware
Now in Afghanistan, Since 1924, Ace Hardware has been known as the place with the helpful hardware folks in thousands of neighborhoods across America, providing customers with a more personal kind of helpful.
Founded in 1924
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shak Hishmeh
Co-Owner/ Chief Operating Officer
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