Retail Inventory Control Specialist

Boot Barn•Reno, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Inventory Control Specialist (RICS) establishes and maintains overall store inventory control. As the store expert on inbound and outbound inventory activity and procedures, the RICS ensures the sales floor is fully stocked to support a positive customer experience and store sales goals. The position ensures merchandise flows properly to the sales floor, inventory records are accurate to support replenishment, required documentation and system processes are completed promptly, and the stock room remains clean and organized. The role also supports a service- and selling-focused culture, coaches the sales team on inventory processes that affect the customer experience, and maintains productivity and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The work involves mostly standing, walking and bending, with frequent lifting. The work environment is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated, with moderate noise levels.

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 stand, walk, and squat for more than 50% of the work shift.
Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to read, count, and write to complete documentation and reports accurately.
Ability to see, hear, and speak to communicate with partners and customers.
Close, distance, and 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 incoming and outgoing inventory accurately.
Verify that merchandise deliveries comply with company standards and are accurate.
Prepare merchandise for the sales floor in accordance with company ticketing and signage guidelines.
Apply EAS tags to merchandise before moving it to the sales floor, following Loss Prevention guidelines.
Enter freight information accurately and promptly in the appropriate systems.
Execute returns to vendor (RTVs), orders, transfers, re-tickets, and markdowns efficiently and according to 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, effective communication, teamwork, quality work, reliable attendance, and appropriate appearance when interacting with customers, team members, corporate partners, and vendors.