Shipping Clerk
うんそうじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Shipping and Receiving Clerks
Summary
Shipping clerks handle general clerical tasks related to logistics and transportation operations, including order processing, delivery schedule management, transportation arrangements, and creation of slips and invoices.
Description
Shipping clerks accept orders from shippers or customers and input shipping instructions into the system. They handle a wide range of clerical tasks to ensure smooth logistics operations, such as schedule adjustments with delivery companies, freight estimates, creation and issuance of slips and invoices, management and reporting of delivery status, and handling of delivery date changes and complaints. In recent years, the utilization of IT tools such as logistics systems, EDI, and warehouse management systems (WMS) has advanced.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the e-commerce market and the development of global logistics, shipping volumes are increasing, and business efficiency improvements and IT adoption are progressing, so demand for shipping clerks is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Excellent Communication Skills / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Office Work / Partial Remote Possible / Shift
Career Path
Shipping Clerk → Logistics Coordinator → Team Leader (Logistics) → Logistics Manager → Logistics Planner
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Data Entry / Document Creation / Telephone Correspondence
Recommended Skills
Bookkeeping Knowledge / Communication Skills (English Emails) / ERP System Operation / Negotiation and Coordination Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because inaccurate handling of information such as slips can lead to trouble. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination with customers and drivers is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Need to plan delivery schedule adjustments and material arrangements. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are high-pressure situations such as delivery deadlines and complaint handling. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly clerical work following set procedures, so creative thinking is not particularly needed. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with little heavy labor. |
Aliases
- Logistics Clerk
- Transportation Clerk
Related Jobs
- Logistics Manager
- Warehouse Clerk