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WIS International

Third-party inventory verification and counting

Retail Associate - Inventory

Full-TimeDeadline 8/3/27
$17 - $19/hr
Entry
Mansfield, OH, USA
In PersonThe role requires frequent travel by car and occasional travel by plane, including overnight stays.

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Experience in retail, stock, customer service, cashier, sales representative, driver, or warehouse work is sought, but inventory experience is not required because training is provided.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and stay active during shifts.
  • Comfort learning handheld scanners or count tools.
  • Reliable attendance and commitment to consistency.
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Ability to use both hands and wrists for repetitive motions; frequently work in low-level positions such as squatting, kneeling, or crouching; frequently use a ladder; and lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to frequently travel by car and occasionally by plane, including overnight stays.
Responsibilities
  • Count and record inventory accurately.
  • Follow a clear and consistent inventory workflow.
  • Move between inventory locations, often walking or standing for extended periods.
  • Meet daily performance goals.
  • Uphold the organization's values in a positive, safe, and inclusive environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong focus and attention to detail.
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • Military experience.
  • No prior experience or returning to the workforce.
  • Opportunity to become a paid driver or pharmacy counter associate after obtaining the required certification.

About the company

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

Plano, Texas

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The July 2024 Acosta divestiture lets management focus capital on core inventory verification.
  • ACREBIS gives WIS immediate Asia Pacific reach and local customer access since June 2024.
  • Retailers still need physical counts, and WIS's 20,000-employee scale supports large rollouts.

What critics are saying

  • RGIS already bought WIS UK and Mexico in 2021, shrinking WIS's owned footprint.
  • WARN records show a San Diego layoff notice for ten workers effective January 2026.
  • RFID and computer-vision inventory platforms from GreyOrange and Simbe attack WIS's labor-heavy model.

What makes WIS International unique

  • WIS International still concentrates on inventory verification after selling CROSSMARK and Product Connections in July 2024.
  • Its June 2024 ACREBIS partnership opened Asia Pacific without building local branches outright.
  • WIS retains store setup, remodels, and space mapping, bundling adjacent execution services.

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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

↑ 13%

1 year growth

↑ 13%

2 year growth

↑ 13%
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