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FirstCash, Inc.

Retail Inventory Auditor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Description Position at First Cash Retail Inventory Auditor! Join the Team at FirstCash Holdings, Inc. as a Retail Inventory Auditor! Are you detail-oriented, love working in a fast-paced environment ...

First Cash

Retail Inventory Auditor

Chicago, IL

Retail Inventory Auditor! Join the Team at FirstCash Holdings, Inc. as a Retail Inventory Auditor! Are you detail-oriented, love working in a fast-paced environment, and thrive on accuracy? FirstCash ...

First Cash, Inc.

Retail Inventory Auditor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Description Retail Inventory Auditor! Join the Team at FirstCash Holdings, Inc. as a Retail Inventory Auditor! Are you detail-oriented, love working in a fast-paced environment, and thrive on ...

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As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail inventory in Illinois is $18.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $23.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges faced in a Retail Inventory position?

Retail Inventory professionals often encounter challenges such as keeping up with fast-paced restocking demands, ensuring inventory accuracy while handling large volumes of merchandise, and adapting to frequent changes in product lines or seasonal stock. Count cycles and physical inventory counts can require long hours or work outside normal business hours, especially during retail audits or store openings. Despite these challenges, the role provides valuable insight into store operations and can serve as a stepping stone to higher-level positions in retail management, supply chain, or logistics. Being detail-oriented and proactive helps you excel and makes your contributions vital to the store’s success.

What is a Retail Inventory job?

A Retail Inventory job involves tracking, managing, and maintaining stock levels in a retail setting. Responsibilities typically include counting merchandise, updating inventory records, identifying discrepancies, and assisting with restocking shelves. Employees may use inventory management systems or conduct manual counts to ensure accurate stock levels. This role is crucial for preventing losses, optimizing sales, and ensuring products are readily available for customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Retail Inventory position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Retail Inventory, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic math abilities, often supported by a high school diploma. Familiarity with inventory management software, barcode scanners, and point-of-sale systems is usually required. Teamwork, effective communication, and reliability are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining accurate stock levels, minimizing losses, and ensuring smooth retail operations.

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Retail Inventory Auditor

Ashley Global Retail, LLC

Romeoville, IL • On-site

$45K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Ashley Furniture rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 290 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 51 rated furniture manufacturers

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort
Who We Are:
At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business - we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.
If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.
If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.
Summary
The Retail Inventory Auditor is responsible for supporting the Supervisor Retail Inventory Control in managing and controlling corporate inventory assets. This includes completing timely audits, reports, and documentation that ensure the safety, integrity, and accuracy of inventory across all assigned locations. The role involves identifying discrepancies, assisting with corrective actions, and working closely with store and regional teams to drive best practices in inventory management.
Primary Job Functions
This section describes the primary /essential responsibilities that this job performs.
  • Conduct semi-annual full audits and counts of assigned facilities.
  • Assist in the relocation of market stores and onboarding of new acquisitions.
  • Collaborate with location managers to resolve inventory discrepancies and promote best practices in inventory management.
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including accounting, marketing, purchasing, and showrooms.
  • Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly inventory status reports by location and other relevant categories.
  • Consolidate and submit audit results from assigned locations to the Supervisor after each audit.
  • Review showrooms shrink/costs monthly and provide reports to the Supervisor as needed.
  • Assist in process and procedure improvements to reduce inventory shrink and optimize working capital.
  • Investigate and resolve inventory issues promptly by working directly with location managers.
  • Maintain proficiency in all computerized inventory systems and related processes.
  • Frequent traveling to assigned locations to conduct inventory counts and audits by way of car and or plane
  • Identify and report failures in inventory management execution to appropriate management.
  • Ensure the integrity of all inventory adjustments in the Storis operating system.
  • Provide comprehensive inventory audit reports after each audit and review findings with local management to improve practices and reduce shrink.
  • Perform root cause analysis on shrink issues; ensure location management develops and submits corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate with Supervisors to review and approve corrective action plans before reporting results to the Director.
  • Report any observed security risks at assigned locations through the audit report process.
  • Complete full reconciliation of all inventories shrink in assigned locations.
  • Lead and guide location managers in maintaining inventory integrity by identifying process breakdowns and raising awareness.
  • Ensure all locations are audit-ready using pre-inventory checklists and scheduled inventory calls leading up to and during audits.
  • Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Secondary Job Functions
This section describes the secondary responsibilities that this job performs.
  • Maintain reliable attendance.
  • Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
  • Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Job Qualifications
  • High School Diploma
  • 1-2 years' experience working in inventory or a related area of operations
  • Experience in using RF scan equipment
  • 1-2 years of experience in inventory management or a related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong ability to administer and manage assigned programs effectively.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Analytical skills to interpret information, draw valid conclusions, and recommend solutions. Strong writing skills to prepare reports, proposals, and analyses on complex issues.
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions under pressure. Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills for the role.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with employees and management at all levels.
  • Strong computer skills using Excell spreadsheet
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Document management system
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
  • Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
  • Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
  • Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
  • Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries

Work Environment:
If an office setting:
  • This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours.

Pay: $45,000- $48,000
Benefits We Offer:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
  • Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance

Our Core Values:
  • Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.

  • (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.

  • Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.

  • Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.

  • Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.

  • Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.

  • Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture's Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.
* Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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