Retail Inventory Control Specialist

Boot Barn • Nashville, TN

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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 helps keep the sales floor fully stocked to support a positive customer experience and sales objectives, ensures merchandise flows properly to the sales floor, and supports accurate inventory replenishment in the system. The RICS completes required documentation and system processes promptly and keeps the stock room clean and organized.

The position also supports a service and selling culture, maintains professional communication and teamwork, and upholds Boot Barn’s standards and policies. Boot Barn describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive, emphasizing community, belonging, and mutual support.

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 all incoming and outbound inventory accurately.
• Verify that merchandise deliveries are compliant and accurate to Company standards.
• Prepare merchandise for the selling floor in accordance with company ticketing and signage guidelines.
• Place EAS tags on merchandise before it reaches the sales floor, following Loss Prevention guidelines.
• Enter freight information accurately and promptly 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 inventory processes and procedures that affect the customer experience.
• 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.
• Maintain high standards of work quality, 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed