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WIS International

Third-party inventory verification and counting

Inventory Associate

Part-TimeDeadline 9/24/27
CA$18.25/hr
Entry
Victoria, BC, Canada
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentInventory Control & Cycle Counting

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and stay active during shifts.
  • Comfort learning handheld scanners or count tools.
  • Strong focus and attention to detail.
  • Reliable attendance and commitment to consistency.
  • Access to reliable transportation.
  • Ability to use both hands and wrists for repetitive motions.
  • Ability to frequently be in low-level positions such as squatting, kneeling, or crouching.
  • Ability to frequently use a ladder.
  • Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to frequently travel via car.
Responsibilities
  • Count and record inventory with precision.
  • Follow a clear, consistent workflow.
  • Move between inventory locations, often walking or standing for extended periods.
  • Meet daily performance goals.
  • Uphold the organization's core values in a positive, safe, and inclusive environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in retail, stock, customer service, cashiering, sales, driving, warehouse operations, or gaming.
  • Military experience.

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