Replenishment Buyer Intern

Heritage Landscape Supply Group•McKinney, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

What You’ll Learn: The Purchasing Intern will play an integral role in supporting daily purchasing and inventory management activities. Interns will gain hands-on experience placing and managing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels, and collaborating with suppliers and branch partners. This internship provides practical exposure to supply chain and purchasing operations and serves as an entry point into potential post-graduate, full-time opportunities within the organization. Internship Overview: 10–12-week program beginning May 2026 Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday schedule Competitive hourly pay Where You’ll Work: This is an Onsite position. Our corporate office is located at: 7440 S. Hwy 121, McKinney, TX 75070 What You’ll Do: As a Purchasing Intern, you will support the end-to-end purchase order process to ensure consistent in-stock levels across assigned branch locations. You will conduct daily reviews of assigned suppliers using our ERP system to determine replenishment needs and place purchase orders in alignment with established buying guidelines. You will action all backordered items and expedite requests daily, making informed decisions to update or maintain order status. In addition, you will manage purchase orders from creation through closure, including sending POs, confirming supplier receipt, validating costs, updating shipping details, and tracking expected receipt dates. You will also contact suppliers regarding open or aged line items, document updates, and follow through until orders are fully received and closed. This role includes collaboration with location managers and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies, adjust item costing, add freight or handling charges, and support timely PO closure and payment. What We Look For: Strong attention to detail and follow-through Self-starter with the ability to prioritize daily tasks Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills Clear and professional verbal communication skills Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn Intern Program Requirements: Ability to provide an unofficial transcript Actively enrolled in a university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field Minimum GPA of 3.2 preferred Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Comfortable working in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel Demonstrated teamwork, accountability, and initiative Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills Not the right job for you? Register your details at the 'Introduce Yourself' link (top right) and we'll be in touch!

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and follow-through
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize daily tasks
Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills
Clear and professional verbal communication skills
Open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn
Ability to provide an unofficial transcript
Actively enrolled in a university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Comfortable working in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated teamwork, accountability, and initiative
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum GPA of 3.2 preferred

Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end purchase order process to ensure consistent in-stock levels across assigned branch locations.
Conduct daily reviews of assigned suppliers using our ERP system to determine replenishment needs and place purchase orders in alignment with established buying guidelines.
Action all backordered items and expedite requests daily, making informed decisions to update or maintain order status.
Manage purchase orders from creation through closure, including sending POs, confirming supplier receipt, validating costs, updating shipping details, and tracking expected receipt dates.
Contact suppliers regarding open or aged line items, document updates, and follow through until orders are fully received and closed.
Collaborate with location managers and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies, adjust item costing, add freight or handling charges, and support timely PO closure and payment.