Retail Auditor Part time

SPAR Inc.•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

SPAR is hiring part-time Retail Auditors to support retailers and consumer brands through store visits, retail audits, inventory checks, product observations, and merchandising activities. The role helps ensure products are available, accurately displayed, and presented according to client standards. Auditors work independently at assigned retail locations, communicate with store personnel, and collect and report accurate information using mobile reporting tools. The schedule is flexible and based on client and retailer service windows. Projects typically require approximately 10–20 hours per month, and some assignments may take place during evenings or weekends. Auditors may travel between locations and must submit required reports on the same day services are performed.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to read and follow planograms, project instructions, and merchandising standards.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills, including comfortable interaction with store personnel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Comfort using smartphones, tablets, mobile apps, and digital reporting tools.
Availability within required retailer service windows, including weekday daytime hours and occasional evenings or weekends.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds repeatedly.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Reliable transportation to travel between assigned retail locations.
Android or iOS smartphone or tablet with internet access.
Active email address for work-related communication and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, merchandising, auditing, inventory, field service, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Review project instructions and client requirements before each store visit.
Visit assigned retail locations during designated service windows.
Meet and communicate professionally with store personnel.
Conduct retail audits, product checks, inventory counts, and store observations.
Verify product availability, placement, pricing, signage, displays, and promotional execution.
Identify and document out-of-stock, discontinued, damaged, or incorrectly displayed products.
Check merchandise and displays against planograms and merchandising standards.
Remove outdated or discontinued products and materials when required.
Stock, organize, and merchandise products according to client guidelines.
Capture photos and supporting documentation using a smartphone or tablet.
Enter audit results and project information accurately using mobile reporting tools.
Travel between assigned retail locations as needed.
Complete and submit required reports on the same day services are performed.
Maintain high-quality results by following client and SPAR standards.