Grocery Clerk (Supermarket)
ぐろっさりーがかり（すーぱー）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Supermarket Sales Clerks
Summary
A job that handles the display, replenishment, and inventory management of processed foods (dry goods, snacks, seasonings, etc.) in supermarkets, aiming to maintain and improve the sales floor.
Description
The Grocery Clerk is responsible for the sales area of processed foods such as dry goods, snacks, and seasonings in supermarkets, performing product replenishment, display, inspection, and price tag attachment. Monitors inventory status, assists with ordering, and performs replenishment to prevent stockouts. Also handles expiration date management, prevention of expiration using FIFO method, and inventory counting tasks, supporting the maintenance of accurate inventory data. Following sales floor layouts, achieves efficient and attractive displays, and requires teamwork and communication with other departments (ordering staff, cashiers, backroom). Work is on a shift basis, which may include early morning or night shifts.
Future Outlook
Although some tasks will be automated due to logistics automation and the spread of self-checkouts, skills in detailed display management and sales floor creation will continue to be required. Acquiring multi-skilling and data integration tasks will lead to increased value in the future.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Work / Full-time / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Store Work
Career Path
Grocery Supervisor → Sales Floor Leader (Department Leader) → Supervisor → Store Manager → Headquarters Product Department Staff
Required Skills
Barcode Scanner Operation / Expiration Management / Inventory Management / PC Operation (Inventory Management) / Price Tag Attachment / Product Display and Replenishment
Recommended Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Customer Service Skills / Ordering Assistance / Sales Floor Display
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in expiration date management, price display, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for unloading goods and display work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because sales floor layouts are often done according to guidelines |
Aliases
- Display Clerk
- Food Display Staff
- Product Replenishment Staff
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- Bakery Clerk
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