Inventory Auditor
About The Position
The Inventory Auditor is responsible for advanced inventory reconciliation, performs advanced inventory audits, conducts root cause investigations, and supports internal controls across multiple retail clients. This role serves as a subject matter expert in inventory and audit processes and supports operational compliance initiatives. Essential Job Functions Conduct comprehensive audits across receiving, picking, packing, and shipping Perform root cause analysis for recurring discrepancies Audit system transactions for compliance and accuracy Validate inventory adjustments and ensure proper approval workflows Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs and shrink metrics Support client-specific compliance requirements Prepare audit reports with findings and corrective action recommendations Assist in annual physical inventory coordination Train and guide Level I Inventory Auditors Support SOP development and updates Identify process improvement opportunities Coordinate with Operations, Quality, and IT on inventory issues Support Operational functions with resources as business dictates and time permits. Other tasks as required to meet goals. Qualifications High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred 3+ years inventory or audit experience 3PL and retail distribution experience strongly preferred Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data filtering) Strong understanding of WMS transactions and inventory flows Experience conducting investigations and documenting findings Attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Forklift experience. Bilingual preferred, but not required. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Working Conditions Fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to various temperature changes. May require standing or walking for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible work hours, including occasional evenings or weekends during peak periods or physical inventories. Ability to travel throughout and between facilities as required. The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees must be able to perform the “essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.” AMS Fulfillment will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred
- 3+ years inventory or audit experience
- Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data filtering)
- Strong understanding of WMS transactions and inventory flows
- Experience conducting investigations and documenting findings
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Forklift experience
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Nice To Haves
- 3PL and retail distribution experience strongly preferred
- Bilingual preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive audits across receiving, picking, packing, and shipping
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring discrepancies
- Audit system transactions for compliance and accuracy
- Validate inventory adjustments and ensure proper approval workflows
- Monitor inventory accuracy KPIs and shrink metrics
- Support client-specific compliance requirements
- Prepare audit reports with findings and corrective action recommendations
- Assist in annual physical inventory coordination
- Train and guide Level I Inventory Auditors
- Support SOP development and updates
- Identify process improvement opportunities
- Coordinate with Operations, Quality, and IT on inventory issues
- Support Operational functions with resources as business dictates and time permits
- Other tasks as required to meet goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
