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Inventory Clerk job description

An Inventory Clerk is a professional who is responsible for keeping track of and managing orders in stores, warehouses and other facilities. In addition, they sign off on shipments to facilitate sales while counting current product inventory. 

 

Use this Inventory Clerk job description to advertise your vacancies and find qualified candidates. Feel free to modify responsibilities and requirements based on your needs.

Inventory Clerk responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining and updating records
  • Counting materials, equipment, merchandise or supplies in stock
  • Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records

Job brief

We are looking for a detail-oriented, hard-working Inventory Clerk to join our team. They will have prior experience in the warehouse environment and excellent math skills for balancing records.

An Inventory Clerk’s responsibilities include managing all the parts or products, including recording new items in their stock room(s). They track each item as it enters the establishment through records of what’s been sold and where those goods go.

Ultimately, you will be responsible for the inventory of all supplies and products that come in or leave the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining and updating records
  • Counting materials, equipment, merchandise or supplies in stock
  • Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records
  • Distributing or stocking merchandise
  • Receive and inventory stock
  • Other various tasks as assigned

Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as an Inventory Clerk or similar role
  • Excellent math and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work extended hours
  • Forklift experience beneficial
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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