Supermarket Merchandise Manager
スーパーしょうひんかんりがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Clerks
- Minor : Supermarket Sales Clerks
Summary
In a food supermarket, oversees ordering, inventory management, quality control, expiration date management, and shelving of products, supporting stable supply to the sales floor.
Description
The Supermarket Merchandise Manager creates ordering plans based on sales data and seasonal factors, inspects incoming products, and maintains appropriate inventory levels. They also manage quality aspects such as expiration dates and temperature control, handle shelving to the sales floor, replenish popular items, and conduct regular inventory counts. They are required to analyze sales trends, minimize waste losses, and achieve efficient inventory turnover.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates, aging population, and diversifying consumer needs, the importance of inventory management is increasing, with the adoption of management systems utilizing automation and IoT progressing. Demand for experienced workers is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Daily Manager → Supervisor → Store Manager → Head Office Merchandise Staff
Required Skills
Inbound/Outbound Management / Inventory Counting Operations / Inventory Management System Operation / Ordering Operations / Safety and Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / POS Operation / Product Shelving Layout
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to prevent expiration date oversights and quantity errors. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical skills are important for calculations of inventory quantities and order amounts. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for tasks such as transporting heavy goods. |
| Planning & Organization | Planned management such as ordering and inventory counting is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | There are few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Inventory Control Staff
- Merchandise Manager
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- Cashier
- Stocking Clerk
- Store Manager
- Supervisor