Retail Inventory Control Specialist

Boot Barn • Grand Junction, CO

13d

About The Position

The Retail Inventory Control Specialist (RICS) establishes and maintains overall store inventory control and serves as the store expert on inbound and outbound inventory activity and procedures. The role supports a positive customer experience and sales goals by keeping the sales floor stocked, ensuring merchandise flows properly to the sales floor, and maintaining inventory accuracy for system replenishment. The RICS completes required documentation and system processes promptly and keeps the stock room clean and organized.

The position also supports customer service and selling, coaches the sales team on inventory procedures that affect the customer experience, and maintains company standards for merchandise preparation, ticketing, signage, loss prevention, productivity, and store operations. Boot Barn describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive, with Partners supporting one another and serving customers and the community.

Requirements

• Strong communication, customer service, time management, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs.
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours when necessary.
• Ability to read, count, and write accurately to complete documentation and reports.
• Ability to stand, walk, and squat for more than 50% of the work shift.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak to communicate with partners and customers.
• Vision abilities including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity to finger, handle, feel, type, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Foster a service and selling culture, exceed customer expectations, and build long-standing customer relationships.
• Process all incoming and outgoing inventory accurately.
• Verify that merchandise deliveries are compliant with company standards and accurate.
• Prepare merchandise for the selling floor and ensure it complies with company ticketing and signage guidelines.
• Place EAS tags on merchandise before it moves to the sales floor in accordance with Loss Prevention guidelines.
• Enter freight information accurately and on time through the appropriate systems.
• Complete RTVs, orders, transfers, re-tickets, and markdowns efficiently and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Educate and coach the sales team on processes and procedures that affect the customer experience throughout inventory control.
• Meet units-per-hour (UPH) productivity targets.
• Maintain a neat and orderly stock room that complies with company and state guidelines.
• Follow applicable local, federal, and state laws, as well as company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with customers, team members, corporate partners, and vendors.
• Maintain a high standard of work quality, attendance, and appearance.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $16.50–$19.50 and monthly store sales bonus.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off Exclusive Brands and 40% off third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Growth opportunities at every level; the company states it is opening 50+ new stores each year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed