Job Title:
Supply Chain Process Intern (Summer 2026)
Company: Ace Hardware
Location: Gansevoort, NY
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
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 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. 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 12 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 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. 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.