Buyer Summer Associate (Intern)

Company: Heinen's Grocery Store
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Overview: Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 24 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy , placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. Heinen’s Summer Associate Competencies: As a Summer Associate at Heinen’s, you’ll be successful by bringing a collaborative mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and a willingness to learn. This role is best suited for individuals who demonstrate the following core competencies: Action Oriented: Embraces new opportunities and challenges with energy, urgency, and enthusiasm. Collaborates: Works effectively with others and builds strong partnerships to achieve shared goals. Self-Development: Seeks opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges through formal and informal development. Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, thoughtful communication tailored to different audiences. Plans and Aligns: Prioritizes and organizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational 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. This role is on site, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. 40 hours per week.

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