Retail Inventory Control Specialist

Boot Barn; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boot Barn is seeking a Retail Inventory Control Specialist (RICS) in Canton, Ohio. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining store inventory control, ensuring the sales floor is stocked, and supporting replenishment of goods in the system.

You'll manage inbound/outbound inventory, document processes, and keep the stock room organized while adhering to company standards and loss-prevention guidelines.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Process all incoming/outbound inventory with accuracy.
• Verify all merchandise deliveries are compliant and accurate to Company standards.
• Ensure all merchandise is prepared for the selling floor and complies with all company ticketing and signage guidelines.
• Place EAS tags on merchandise before moving it to the sales floor in accordance with Loss Prevention guidelines.
• Ensure the timely and accurate input for all freight information through the appropriate systems.
• Educate and coach sales team on all processes and procedures that affect the customer experience throughout inventory control.
• Maintain a neat and orderly stock room that is compliant with all Company/State guidelines.
• Demonstrate high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, team members, corporate partners and vendors.

Job description

Retail Inventory Control Specialist (RICS) is responsible for establishing and maintaining overall store inventory control. As the store’s expert of all inbound and outbound inventory activity and procedures, the RICS guarantees that the sales floor is fully stocked with merchandise to promote a positive customer experience and to support our sales goal objectives. Additionally, they ensure the proper flow of merchandise to the sales floor and accuracy of inventory to support the replenishment of goods in the system, complete required documentation & system processes in a timely fashion and maintain the stock room in a clean and organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Foster a service and selling culture; exceed overall expectations to build long‑standing customer relationships.
• Process all incoming/outbound inventory with accuracy.
• Verify all merchandise deliveries are compliant and accurate to Company standards.
• Ensure all merchandise is prepared for the selling floor and complies with all company ticketing and signage guidelines.
• Place EAS tags on merchandise before moving it to the sales floor in accordance with Loss Prevention guidelines.
• Ensure the timely and accurate input for all freight information through the appropriate systems.
• Execute all RTVs, orders, transfers, re‑tickets or markdowns efficiently and timely to Company policies and procedures.
• Educate and coach sales team on all processes and procedures that affect the customer experience throughout inventory control.
• Ensure a high level of productivity through attainment of units per hour (UPH) targets.
• Maintain a neat and orderly stock room that is compliant with all Company/State guidelines.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by management.
• Demonstrate high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, team members, corporate partners and vendors. Additionally, demonstrate high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.