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Inventory Clerk

Keeps track of stock in a warehouse, recording what comes in, what goes out and what is on the shelves.

Warehouses, distribution centres, retail back stores and factory stores.

Typical tasks

  • Record inward and outward stock in the system
  • Carry out regular stock counts
  • Match physical stock with system records and report differences
  • Maintain goods received notes, challans and other documents
  • Label and organise storage locations
  • Prepare simple stock reports for supervisors

Key skills

  • Counting and basic arithmetic
  • Computer and spreadsheet basics
  • Use of warehouse software and scanners
  • Attention to detail
  • Stock documents such as goods received notes and challans
  • Coordination with warehouse teams

Growing in this career

Inventory clerks can progress to inventory controller, warehouse executive or warehouse supervisor roles.

Role information is general career guidance. Programme availability, eligibility and batch dates are shared by our counsellors on enquiry.