Inventory Auditor

Job Description California applicants: Please click here to review the Costco Applicant Privacy Notice. The jobs listed are examples of the typical kinds of positions that Costco may hire for when openings exist. The listing does not mean that any positions are currently open or available at Costco. Position Summary Maintains accurate warehouse inventory. Corrects discrepancies in stock status and book inventory. Audits Receiving, RTV and FE reports as needed to identify and correct errors. Audits other departments, warehouse reports and AS400 options as needed. Audits BI inventory reports and reports findings to management. The inventory auditor reports directly to the Warehouse Manager. Provides a high level of member service. Job Duties/Essential Functions Reviews daily and weekly reports of negative on hand items, items in stock without sales, item markdowns, and vendor service claims. Researches and audits accrued merchandise payables, receiving documents, shipping documents and verifies vendor payments in SAP. Reviews items sold by department number and item discount documentation. Counts the actual merchandise on the sales floor, in the steel, and in receiving. Counts jewelry, majors, roadshows, and other high shrink departments and items each period. Removes and condenses layers of merchandise from pallets for accuracy. Keys counts into computer, researches variances, submits stock status adjustments to the General Manager and submits claims to Accounting to correct vendor payments and book inventory. Creates computer count sheets and keys physical counts in computer. Audits Order Online Reports, high end watch discrepancies, unreceived merchandise transfers, and KEM errors. Audits item signs for correct item, description, price, and rebate information. Runs and reviews reports from Costco Intranet system. Checks BI reports PI by Warehouse and GL Cycle Detail Spreadsheet. Opens GL Detail in Excel adding filters for research. Reports cycle-to-date dollar variance to General Manager and central office. Audits biannual warehouse inventory. Performs Pre-listing and Post-audit duties. Submits correction requests to Accounting. Provides prompt and courteous member service. Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials. Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location. Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery. For additional information about pay ranges, click here. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees. Apart from any religious or disability considerations, open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Job Description Posting Updated: July 2026 Job Code: 0501