Product stocking worker (retail store)
しょうひんしなだしさぎょういん（こうりてん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation at retail stores handles inspection of incoming products, shelving and replenishment on shelves, and inventory management.
Description
The product stocking worker (retail store) receives products delivered to the store, inspects them, organizes them in the backroom, and then displays and replenishes them on the sales floor shelves. They arrange products efficiently according to product types and store layout, install price labels and POPs, and manage expiration dates. In addition, they perform a wide range of tasks supporting store operations, such as checking inventory status to prevent stockouts, assisting with ordering, organizing and tidying the backroom, and hygiene management.
Future Outlook
Job openings are stable due to labor shortages, but there is a trend toward labor-saving through self-checkouts and automation technologies. In the future, personnel who can add value in human-dependent tasks such as customer service and creative sales floor arrangements will be sought.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Full-time / Part-time / part-time job / Shift / Within dependent limits
Career Path
Store staff → Shift leader → Floor manager → Store manager → Area manager
Required Skills
Inventory management / PC operation (inventory management) / Product shelving / Safety and hygiene knowledge
Recommended Skills
Customer service manners / Excel (basic) / Forklift operation license / Ordering assistance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required for product placement positions, barcodes, expiration dates, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength and endurance are required due to carrying heavy items and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work consists mostly of routines, so high creativity is not required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly simple quantity management, so advanced calculation skills are not required. |
Aliases
- Backroom staff
- Display and replenishment worker
- Shelf stocking staff
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