Retail Inventory Control Specialist

Boot Barn • Midland, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Inventory Control Specialist (RICS) establishes and maintains overall store inventory control and serves as the store’s expert on inbound and outbound inventory activity and procedures. The role ensures the sales floor is stocked to support a positive customer experience and sales goals, merchandise flows properly to the sales floor, and inventory records accurately support replenishment. The RICS completes required documentation and system processes promptly and maintains a clean, organized stock room.

The position also supports customer service and selling, coaches the sales team on inventory processes that affect the customer experience, and performs other duties assigned by management. Boot Barn describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive, with Partners supporting one another and contributing to the company’s community-focused culture.

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 accurately complete documentation and reports.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak to communicate with Partners and customers; specific vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting 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 outbound inventory accurately.
• Verify merchandise deliveries for compliance and accuracy with Company standards.
• Prepare merchandise for the selling floor in accordance with Company ticketing and signage guidelines.
• Place EAS tags on merchandise before moving it to the sales floor, following Loss Prevention guidelines.
• Enter freight information accurately and on time through the appropriate systems.
• Execute returns to vendor (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 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, along with high-quality work, attendance, and appearance.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and monthly store sales bonus.
• 50% merchandise discount on Exclusive Brands and 40% discount on 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.
• Opportunities for growth at every level.

What This Job Offers

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