Inventory Control Intern

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah Campus Store is seeking an Inventory Control Intern to support accuracy across campus store inventory. This part-time, student-focused role primarily handles cycle counts, documents results, and flags discrepancies for review by the inventory team.

About 80% of time is cycle counting; rest includes preparation, organizing results, discrepancies research, and related projects. You will gain exposure to retail inventory control, product data, and campus store operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of Utah student.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive work accurately.
• Ability to work reliably with a partner and maintain a consistent schedule.
• Comfortable using mobile devices, scanners, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, stay organized, and communicate clearly with team members.
• Experience with NetSuite or inventory-management systems preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate physical cycle counts of merchandise throughout Campus Store locations using approved scanning tools and established inventory-control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the assigned Inventory Control Intern and an existing Campus Store team member during scheduled counts.
• Maintain consistent, overlapping availability with the other Inventory Control Intern to support team-based counting.
• Scan, count, verify, and document inventory quantities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow established count plans, count schedules, and procedures to maintain the integrity of the inventory-counting process.
• Recount and document inventory variances as directed.
• Identify and report misplaced, damaged, incorrectly labeled, or potentially duplicate merchandise to the assigned inventory team member.
• Assist with preparing merchandise areas and count plans for upcoming cycle counts.
• Organize count results and supporting documentation for review and reconciliation.
• Assist with basic discrepancy research and item-information review, as assigned.
• Escalate inventory discrepancies, system issues, and other unresolved concerns to the appropriate inventory team member.
• Follow all established procedures and do not make inventory adjustments or changes to item records without authorization.
• Maintain an organized work area and handle merchandise carefully during the counting process.
• Support occasional inventory, product-data, or retail operations projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Scanner usage

Data entry

NetSuite experience

Inventory basics

Education

Current University of Utah student

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Open Date 09/23/2026

Requisition Number PRN17493N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Inventory Control Intern

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19-20

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-Sa, 19-20 hours a week, some weekends and holidays.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00435 - University Campus Store

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.00/h

Close Date 10/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Intern is a part-time, student-focused position that supports inventory accuracy throughout the University Campus Store. This role works as part of a small counting team to perform scheduled physical cycle counts, document results, and identify inventory discrepancies for review by the Campus Store inventory team.

Approximately 80% of the position will be dedicated to cycle counting. The remaining time will support count preparation, organization of results, discrepancy research, and related inventory-control projects. Through hands‑on experience, the intern will gain exposure to retail inventory control, product data, inventory systems, and Campus Store operations.

Why Work at the University Campus Store?

Employees at the University of Utah Campus Store enjoy a wide range of benefits that support both personal and professional well-being. These include:

Employee discounts on Campus Store merchandise

Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the store

Flexible scheduling opportunities.

The Campus Store is consistently ranked among the top 15 institutionally run stores in the nation and proudly serves over 40,000 students, faculty and staff, along with millions of visitors each year. Learn more about our mission and values here www.store.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate physical cycle counts of merchandise throughout Campus Store locations using approved scanning tools and established inventory-control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the assigned Inventory Control Intern and an existing Campus Store team member during scheduled counts.
• Maintain consistent, overlapping availability with the other Inventory Control Intern to support team-based counting.
• Scan, count, verify, and document inventory quantities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow established count plans, count schedules, and procedures to maintain the integrity of the inventory-counting process.
• Recount and document inventory variances as directed.
• Identify and report misplaced, damaged, incorrectly labeled, or potentially duplicate merchandise to the assigned inventory team member.
• Assist with preparing merchandise areas and count plans for upcoming cycle counts.
• Organize count results and supporting documentation for review and reconciliation.
• Assist with basic discrepancy research and item-information review, as assigned.
• Escalate inventory discrepancies, system issues, and other unresolved concerns to the appropriate inventory team member.
• Follow all established procedures and do not make inventory adjustments or changes to item records without authorization.
• Maintain an organized work area and handle merchandise carefully during the counting process.
• Support occasional inventory, product-data, or retail operations projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current University of Utah student.

Preferences

• Current University of Utah student, preferably with an interest in business, retail operations, supply chain, inventory management, data, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive work accurately.
• Ability to work reliably with a partner and maintain a consistent schedule.
• Comfortable using mobile devices, scanners, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, stay organized, and communicate clearly with team members.
• Prior retail, inventory, warehouse, data-entry, or product-data experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience with NetSuite or another inventory-management system is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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