About the role#
As a Replenishment Planning Intern, you will work to ensure optimal product availability for Ace retailers. You will manage inventory levels to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. This role requires balancing inventory turnover goals with profitability targets while providing support to retail store owners.
What you'll do#
- Achieve targeted order fill rates across a portfolio of vendors.
- Execute and monitor purchase orders.
- Oversee vendor partnerships.
- Collaborate daily with internal and external stakeholders, including Retail Support Centers, Merchandising teams, Vendor partners, Traffic teams, and Supply Chain Compliance.
- Participate in a 12-week program that includes a final presentation to colleagues, managers, and directors.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Supply Chain, Economics, Business Administration, Analytics, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Status as a senior student.
- Analytical mindset with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems, manage time, and organize tasks effectively.
- Adaptability and a willingness to learn in high-pressure environments.
- Interest in Ace Hardware Corporation.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for the duration of the 12-week summer program.
Location & details#
- Location: Oak Brook, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $22.00 per hour.
About Ace Hardware Corporation
Ace Hardware Corporation operates as a retailer-owned hardware cooperative. It supports over 5,800 locally owned stores across 70 countries. The company maintains its headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. Founded in 1924, it manages a network of distribution centers in the United States with additional capabilities in China and Mexico.
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