Part-Time

Retail Associate

Inventory

Deadline 8/3/27
WIS International

WIS International

5,001-10,000 employees

Third-party inventory verification and counting

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20/hr

San Fernando, CA, USA

In Person

Requires frequent travel by car and occasional travel by plane, including overnight stays.

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Applicants must have reliable transportation.
  • Applicants must be able to work varied traditional and non-traditional hours, including flexible schedules.
  • Applicants must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, squat, reach, climb ladders, and lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.
  • Applicants must be comfortable using handheld technology.
  • Applicants must have attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Responsibilities
  • Achieve established average-per-hour counting goals while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collected during inventories.
  • Communicate information clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing, in a positive manner that yields cooperation.
  • Create partnerships and instill trust and confidence in one's abilities based on demonstrated expertise.
  • Take initiative to explore and suggest approaches that can affect the quality or quantity of job performance and organizational effectiveness.
  • Lead by example and demonstrate the organization's core values at all times.
  • Count inventory for top retailers in a fast-paced retail environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Retail, stocking, merchandising, warehouse, customer service, cashier, delivery driving, gaming, athletics, coaching, or general labor experience is valuable for this position.
  • Applicants who are veterans, career changers, or returning to the workforce are encouraged to apply.

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