Product replenishment worker (retail store)
しょうひんほじゅうさぎょういん（こうりてん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves replenishing and displaying products on retail store sales floors, managing inventory, and organizing the sales floor.
Description
Product replenishment workers (retail stores) retrieve products from the backroom or warehouse and replenish and display them on sales floor shelves and display spaces. They also handle checking expiration and consumption dates, replacing price tags, entering data into inventory systems, disposing of expired items, and cleaning the sales floor. They work efficiently according to time slots and delivery schedules, collaborating with the team to create sales floors where customers can easily access products.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain high due to labor shortages caused by declining birthrates and aging population. While unmanned operations and automation are advancing, detailed sales floor management and customer service require human labor, so stable demand is anticipated.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time / Part-time / part-time job / Shift work
Career Path
Store staff → Sales floor supervisor → Assistant store manager → Store manager → Area manager
Required Skills
Backroom operations / Basic PC operation (inventory system) / Expiration and consumption date management / Inventory check / Product replenishment and display
Recommended Skills
Basic PC operation / Order receiving and placing system operation / Safety and hygiene knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accurate work is required for expiration dates, stocking positions, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to repeatedly carrying heavy products. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Not much analytical thinking is required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Display layouts are mainly based on instructions, with little need for creative ideas. |
Aliases
- Product display worker
- Shelf stocking staff
- Shelf stocking worker
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