Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal)

Boot Barn is hiring in Fife, Washington, for a Seasonal Inventory Control Associate to join onsite operations on a part‑time basis. The company emphasizes community, collaboration and belonging, and this role lives in the store’s Receiving and Inventory Control function to help keep shelves stocked and inventory accurate. It’s a good fit for someone who enjoys a structured environment, teamwork and keeping a stockroom organized while following store procedures.

As the Seasonal Inventory Control Associate, you’ll support the Receiving and Inventory Control Specialist in managing inbound and outbound inventory, making sure the sales floor has merchandise ready to meet customer needs and sales goals. You’ll help move merchandise from receipt to display, ensure deliveries meet company standards, and handle the necessary documentation and systems work to keep inventory in balance. Cleanliness and organization of the stock room are part of the role, along with adherence to loss-prevention guidelines and local regulations.

The role is seasonal, temporary and onsite in the Boot Barn store in Fife, WA, with a schedule that may include nights, weekends and holidays. Boot Barn notes equal opportunity employment and will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request. The company highlights a supportive environment and opportunities for growth as it expands with dozens of new stores each year.

Stockroom rhythm and store flow

In practice, you’ll team with the Receiving and Inventory Control Specialist to keep inventory moving smoothly from receiving to the sales floor. You’ll verify that merchandise deliveries are accurate and compliant, prepare items for display following ticketing and signage standards, and tag items in line with Loss Prevention guidelines. You’ll also ensure freight information is entered into the appropriate systems promptly, and you’ll handle returns, transfers and markdowns efficiently, all while keeping the stock room neat and compliant with company and state rules.

Must-haves and nice-to-haves for this role

Must-have requirements include a knack for clear communication, solid customer service, good time management and strong organizational skills, plus the ability to work a range of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays, with flexibility for extended hours when needed.

• Strong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills
• Availability to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Flexibility with scheduling and willingness to put in extended hours when necessary

Nice-to-haves that can help you hit the ground running include a customer-centric mindset, the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, and a demonstrated commitment to company values and safeguarding confidential information.

• Customer-focused approach that supports engaging with customers and meeting their needs
• Clear, concise, professional communication with customers and teammates
• Trustworthy, honest behaviour and commitment to company values and protecting confidential information

Pay, benefits and practical details

The position is seasonal and part-time, onsite in Fife, WA, with a start date determined by management and a defined end date for the season. Pay is hourly, ranging from $16.66 to $18.50, plus selling incentives (SPIFFS) and a monthly store sales bonus opportunity. In addition to pay, Boot Barn offers a merchandise discount of 50% off exclusive brands and 40% off third-party brands, and a Paid Time Off plan for eligible partners. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The company notes flexible schedules and opportunities for growth, as it expands with 50+ new stores each year. Compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience and tenure. Boot Barn also states it is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process under the ADA if needed.

The role requires physical stamina: you’ll be standing and moving for most of the shift, with frequent walking and squatting, and you may lift up to 40 pounds. You’ll read, count and write to complete documentation and reports, and you’ll need good vision, hearing and speech to communicate with teammates and customers. The work environment is described as clean, orderly and well lit with moderate noise levels, and the company emphasizes compliance with safety standards.

Boot Barn uses seasonal staffing to meet business needs, and seasonal partnerships end on a date set by management. The company reiterates its equal employment opportunity stance and its commitment to accessibility for applicants, including through reasonable accommodations during the application process.

Advice for applicants

Tip one: put your most relevant inventory-control experience up front on your resume. Lead with any roles where you handled inbound and outbound shipments, kept a stockroom organized, tagged merchandise and used systems to track freight and transfers. This signals you’re ready to support the Receiving and Inventory Control Specialist from day one.

Tip two: demonstrate the must-haves with concrete examples. Cite instances where you stayed organized under pressure, met deadlines for processing deliveries, and maintained accurate records while working across different shifts or peak periods.

Tip three: prepare to talk through your approach in interviews. Be ready to describe how you would verify freight and ensure accuracy of deliveries, how you’d input information into the store systems, and how you keep a stock room compliant with company policies and state guidelines.

Tip four: ask a smart question that ties to this role. For example, inquire about which systems are used to enter freight data or how the store measures productivity against units per hour, especially during seasonal peaks.