Inventory management clerk
ざいこかんりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Shipping and Receiving Clerks
Summary
Clerical position responsible for data management related to inventory receipt, storage, and shipment, as well as inventory counts and ordering tasks.
Description
Inventory management clerks record data on product inbound and outbound shipments and appropriately manage inventory quantities using inventory systems. They handle ordering to suppliers, delivery date adjustments, planning and execution of inventory counts, discrepancy analysis, etc., and collaborate with logistics and manufacturing departments to optimize inventory. In recent years, the introduction of ERP and cloud-based inventory management systems has advanced, requiring adaptation to automation and efficiency improvements.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market and the sophistication of supply chains, the importance of inventory management tasks will be maintained, but as systemization and automation progress, demand will increase for personnel with data analysis and system operation capabilities.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / Good teamwork / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Inventory management clerk → Logistics clerical leader → Logistics manager → Supply chain manager
Required Skills
Accurate data entry / Basic PC operation / Excel (Advanced) / Inventory management system operation
Recommended Skills
Barcode reader operation / Communication skills / English document reading / Warehouse management system
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because data entry errors or management mistakes lead to inventory shortages or surpluses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because new idea generation is not particularly required in the job. |
Related Qualifications
- Forklift Operation Training Course
- Nissho Bookkeeping Level 3
Aliases
- Inventory clerk
- Inventory management staff
Related Jobs
- Logistics clerk
- Purchasing clerk
- Receiving clerk
- Shipping clerk
- Warehouse manager