Inventory Administrative Assistant

Compensation

Starting range of $18.50 - $20.50 per hour.

Ace Hardware lives its values—W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). These values guide our commitment to employees, retailers, and the Ace brand.

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off Programs – vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• One‑time pro‑rated vacation up to 24 hours for new full‑time hires in their first year
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick time, or in accordance with applicable state law
• Up to 9 holidays per year, depending on month of hire
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) and disability – up to 26 weeks short‑term and long‑term disability, plus life insurance for you and dependents
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with fully vested matching contribution in the first year, quarterly contributions, and annual discretionary contribution once eligibility requirements are met (average 10% of total eligible compensation over the past 5 years)
• Dock to Driver Program – the company pays for CDL license and training to transition to a Driver position
• Long‑term career opportunities across our 15 Distribution Centers and Corporate Headquarters
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Merchandise discounts on brands such as Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt, and many others
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free visits to therapists, lawyers, financial guidance, elder and childcare assistance, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Adoption cost reimbursement

Position:
Inventory Administrative Assistant – Distribution Center (Full Time). Monday‑Thursday 6:00am – 3:00pm;
Friday 6:00am – 12:00pm. 100% on site in our LaCrosse,WI Distribution Center.

• Provide administrative support to the Inventory and Customer Service Department.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal team members and external customers.
• Multi‑task, prioritize, problem‑solve and work independently with a high level of detail.
• Perform day‑to‑day administrative tasks: answering phone calls, organizing file systems, responding to requests, photocopying, handling mail, ordering supplies, etc.
• Complete various reports and manage data as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the distribution center.
• Handle Inventory/Receiving exception reconciliation, RGA processing, Customer Service counts, VMR processing, and SCI reports (Bin Negative, Blocked reports, In Inventory/Not put away).
• Cross‑train in other Inventory Administrative assignments to provide backup coverage.
• Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and injury‑free environment—including proper use of PPE, safe operation of powered equipment, and safe lifting techniques.
• Assist in building a successful safety culture within the facility.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment under supervision with a high attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication, problem‑solving, basic research, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of computers and ability to interact with SAP and Manhattan systems.
• Experience in data entry, filing, keying, and analytical thinking.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, workload, and generate reports associated with the responsibilities of this position.

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, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.