Retail Inventory Control Specialist

Boot Barn; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boot Barn in Florida is seeking a Retail Inventory Control Specialist (RICS) to manage store inventory and ensure shelves are stocked to support a positive customer experience and sales goals.

The role requires accurate handling of inbound/outbound inventory, proper tagging with EAS, and timely processing of all freight and system entries. You will coach staff and maintain a clean stock area while complying with company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and store operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate inbound/outbound records.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a service and selling culture; exceed expectations and build relationships.
• Process all incoming and outbound inventory with accuracy.
• Verify deliveries are compliant and accurate to standards.
• Prepare merchandise for selling floor with proper signage.
• Place EAS tags on merchandise before moving to floor.
• Input freight information into appropriate systems.
• Execute RTVs, transfers, re-tickets or markdowns per policy.
• Educate and coach sales team on inventory processes.
• Maintain stock room clean and organized; meet UPH targets.

Skills

Inventory control

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

RF scanners

ERP systems

Loss prevention procedures

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.