Materials Receiving Clerk
しざい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 job that handles clerical tasks related to receiving and inspecting delivered materials, updating inventory data, and preparing for payment processing.
Description
Materials Receiving Clerks verify quantities and quality by comparing delivery notes and purchase orders with actual goods delivered from suppliers. Based on receiving results, they enter data into inventory management systems and create receiving reports. If there are discrepancies in the delivered contents, they coordinate with suppliers or purchasing staff to investigate the causes. They also prepare slips and payment procedures, and collaborate with related departments (warehouse staff, quality control) to carry out tasks. While routine work is predominant, handling irregularities is also required.
Future Outlook
Amidst advancing automation and systemization in manufacturing and distribution industries, the adoption of automatic receiving technologies using RPA and IoT is increasing. While manual receiving tasks are being reduced, demand for exception handling and data operations is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Materials Receiving Clerk → Materials Management Clerk → Purchasing Clerk → Production Control
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Data Entry / Inventory Management System Operation / Slip and Form Processing
Recommended Skills
Basic Quality Control Knowledge / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Communication Skills / ERP
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Mis-detection of quantity or quality directly leads to trouble. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are predominant, and accuracy is prioritized over creative thinking. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
- MOS Excel
Aliases
- Inbound Receiving Clerk
- Materials Receiving Staff
Related Jobs
- Inventory Control Clerk
- Materials Management Clerk
- Purchasing Clerk
- Shipping Clerk