Material Inspection Clerk
ざいりょうけんしゅうじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Shipping and Receiving Clerks
Summary
A clerical position that performs incoming inspections on delivered materials and parts, confirms quantity and quality, and enters and manages data in the internal system.
Description
Material inspection clerks verify the quantity and specifications of materials and parts delivered to factories, etc., against purchase orders and delivery notes, and conduct incoming inspections in collaboration with quality control departments and on-site staff. They enter data into the internal system based on inspection results and report to inventory management and purchasing departments. In case of defects or shortages, they coordinate with suppliers and take appropriate actions. Accurate clerical processing skills and communication skills are required.
Future Outlook
With the globalization of manufacturing and the increasing complexity of supply chains, adaptation to digitalization and automation tools is required. Efficiency improvements using RPA and IoT are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Excellent Communication Skills / Good Cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Fixed Hours / Office Work / Partial Remote Possible
Career Path
Material Inspection Clerk → Inventory Control Clerk → Materials Procurement Clerk → Production Control Staff → Production Control Leader
Required Skills
Delivery Note and Purchase Order Verification / Inventory Management System Operation / Quality Inspection / Spreadsheet Software
Recommended Skills
Barcode Reader Operation / Business Document Creation / ERP Understanding / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required to not miss errors in quantity or quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because accuracy in routine tasks is valued more than generating new ideas. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
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- Inventory Control Clerk
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