Supply Chain Replenishment Planner ON SITE

Job Overview

We are actively seeking analytical and customer service‑oriented individuals to begin a challenging career as a Supply Chain Replenishment Planner at our corporate office in Oak Brook, IL. The main objective for the Replenishment Planner position is to attain service level and inventory turnover goals for a portfolio of vendors by ensuring that we have the right inventory, in the right place, at the right time to service our retailers.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Economics, or an equivalent functional area
• Strong analytical, organizational, customer service, and critical‑thinking skills 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
• Advanced skills in Excel (pivots, lookups);
  Access and query languages (SQL, VBA) is a plus
• Experience in SAP, JDA Demand, JDA Fulfillment, E3/Advanced Warehouse Replenishment are also a plus

Office/Remote Opportunity:
We are located in Oak Brook, IL, however our work arrangement will be 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for the foreseeable future.

Compensation Details: $ per year

• Comprehensive health coverage & life benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with multiple company contributions
• Generous vacation allocation immediately upon start, up to 6 paid holidays (depending on month of hire)
• Incentive opportunities based on role/grade level (average 122% of target)
• Car, phone and fuel card for field‑based positions
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise and other perks (travel, fitness, computers, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists, lawyers, and other support services

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.

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. The written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is intended to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position.

Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.