Hybrid Supply Chain Replenishment Planner — 80+ Vendors

Ace Hardware Corporation; Oak Brook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

401(k) retirement plan

Healthcare benefits

Vacation days

Company car

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Replenishment Planner to manage a portfolio of 80+ vendors and ~ $100M in annual sales. You will ensure inventory is available where needed, partner with suppliers, and drive cost-efficient supply chain processes to support Ace stores nationwide.

The role focuses on optimizing purchases, improving fill rates, and coordinating with 15 distribution centers while delivering excellent service to retailers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, and critical thinking are required.
• Ability to multi-task and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a group.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end supply chain management for a portfolio of 80+ vendors and roughly $100M in annual sales volume.
• Serve as a focal point within Ace’s supply chain and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute promotional and seasonal sales and inventory strategies for a variety of product categories.
• Generate purchases and manage the flow of shipments from vendor to Ace’s network of 15 US distribution centers.
• Support the success of 5,000+ Ace retail stores by maintaining supply levels across all distribution centers.
• Perform order process analysis to optimize purchase order cycles and operating costs.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and drive supply chain compliance.
• Exemplify “Ace Helpful” by providing amazing customer service to our retailers, field staff & cross functional departments.
• Identify and address potential fill rate issues and impacts by performing root cause analysis and taking corrective action.
• Participate in negotiations to relieve overstocks and coordinate merchandise returns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Data-driven decisions

Excel advanced

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

JDA Demand

JDA Fulfillment

E3/Advanced Warehouse

Job description

Ace Hardware Corporation in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Replenishment Planner to manage a portfolio of 80+ vendors and ~ $100M in annual sales. You will ensure inventory is available where needed, partner with suppliers, and drive cost-efficient supply chain processes to support Ace stores nationwide.

The role focuses on optimizing purchases, improving fill rates, and coordinating with 15 distribution centers while delivering excellent service to retailers and internal teams.