Retail Inventory Control Specialist (Part Time)

Boot Barn; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boot Barn in Buckeye, AZ seeks a Retail Inventory Control Specialist (RICS) to manage store inventory control and ensure merchandise flow to the sales floor. You will oversee inbound/outbound activity and maintain accurate inventories to support replenishment and sales goals.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to educate staff on inventory procedures to uphold store standards and a positive customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Foster service culture; exceed expectations to build customer relationships.
• Process all incoming/outbound inventory with accuracy.
• Verify all merchandise deliveries are compliant and accurate to company standards.
• Prepare merchandise for selling floor per ticketing and signage guidelines.
• Place EAS tags on merchandise before moving to the sales floor per Loss Prevention.
• Input freight information timely through the systems.
• Execute RTVs, orders, transfers, re-tickets or markdowns per company policies.
• Educate and coach sales team on inventory control processes.
• Maintain UPH targets to ensure productivity.
• Keep stock room neat and compliant with guidelines.
• Adhere to laws and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate professionalism in communication and teamwork.

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.