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Buyer Summer Associate (Intern)

Heinens Inc
Cleveland, OH Intern
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview :

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation into the family-owned business, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office. Culturally, we place a heavy emphasis on quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.

Heinen’s Summer Associate Competencies :

As a Summer Associate of Heinen’s, we are looking for individuals who have skills in collaboration and building relationships. Along with these skills, there are key competencies that help a Summer Associate be successful.

  • Action Oriented : Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Self-Development : Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
  • Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Plans and Aligns : Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organization goals.

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Warehouse Replenishment Buyer to join our team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring product availability and supporting operational excellence as we transition through an upgrade and testing phase.

Responsibilities :

  • Review forecasts and generate accurate purchase orders to vendors to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Monitor and follow up on late shipments and resolve shortages to minimize disruption.
  • Participate in special projects to improve processes and support team goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the system upgrade and testing period to ensure seamless operations.
  • Qualifications :

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Economics, Logistics, Finance, Marketing or a related field (preferred).
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, time management organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Energetic and eager to learn.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, or warehouse replenishment.
  • Excellent communication and follow-up abilities.
  • Familiarity with inventory management systems and forecasting tools.
  • Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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