Full-Time

Area Manager

Updated on 9/10/2026

Deadline 9/3/27
WIS International

WIS International

5,001-10,000 employees

Third-party inventory verification and counting

Compensation Overview

$80.2k - $82k/yr

+ Referral bonuses + Paid travel

Kent, WA, USA

In Person

Frequent travel by automobile and air is required.

Associate's

Category
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • An Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in an inventory, retail, or warehouse role demonstrating professionalism, urgency, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with others.
  • Strong people and team leadership skills, with a proven track record of recruiting, hiring, training, and developing talent for future bench strength.
  • Ability to work varied, non-traditional hours, including early morning and late-night shifts, and flexible schedules.
  • Ability to undergo a pre-employment background check, including an investigative consumer report, and drug screening.
  • Ability to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Record check and meet Company Qualified Van Driver eligibility requirements where driving is an essential function.
  • Where applicable, a valid driver's license and compliance with Company fleet driver requirements.
  • Ability to travel frequently by automobile and air, adapt to changing working conditions, stand and sit for long periods, walk frequently, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and work regular 10–12-hour shifts.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, coordinate, and lead a team of inventory professionals during inventory events.
  • Work directly with District and Regional Leadership to support team development and company standards.
  • Drive customer service by meeting Productivity, Accuracy, and Length of Inventory measurements and upholding professional standards.
  • Assure solid in-event financial results through payroll management and expense control.
  • Focus on growing employee performance to increase production.

WIS International provides third-party inventory services to retailers, offering accurate counts of shelves and stock to verify physical inventory against retailer records. It conducts nationwide inventory counts through trained teams, using methods that evolved from manual transcription to barcode scanning, and delivers data on stock levels, discrepancies, and compliance. WIS International differentiates itself by its large scale and geographic reach in North America, the result of the historic merger of Washington Inventory Services and Western Inventory Services and, later, the acquisition of RGIS, which made it the world’s largest inventory services provider. Its goal is to help retailers reduce shrink, improve stock accuracy, and optimize shelf availability by delivering precise, independent inventory data and actionable insights.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acrebis expanded WIS into Asia Pacific in June 2024, opening new revenue corridors.
  • RGIS's 2023 UK and Mexico acquisitions validate WIS assets and maintain category leadership.
  • WIS’s 2026 court victory in New York reduced immediate employment-liability overhang.

What critics are saying

  • California WARN filings showed 10 layoffs in January 2026, signaling continued cost pressure.
  • A May 2026 data breach exposed Social Security numbers, creating litigation and trust damage.
  • NLRB case 27-CA-360592 remains open in Colorado, threatening labor costs and operating flexibility.

What makes WIS International unique

  • WIS and RGIS integration preserved a worldwide inventory-counting platform, not just a staffing vendor.
  • Acrebis partnership launched FlexCount in Asia during 2025, extending self-counting and hybrid workflows.
  • WIS still serves major retailers with physical counts, merchandising, and data-collection services globally.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Referral Bonus

Training Programs

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
Newswire
Jun 3rd, 2024
Wis International Partners With Singapore'S Acrebis To Expand Into The Asia Pacific Region

The strategic partnership strengthens international presence for WIS International while enhancing the inventory services provided by ACREBIS