United States
Keyword
Inventory Executive,
Inventory Associate,
Logistics Operations Executive,
Officer Logistics,
Logistics Executive,
Warehouse Inventory Clerk,
Warehouse Clerk,
Executive Materials,
Inventory Records Analyst
Minimum Preferably 12th standard pass Certified training for Inventory Clerk (programme aligned to LSC/Q2108 released by Logistics Skill Council)
Freshers may apply
The tasks an Inventory Clerk is expected to perform include:
Obtaining schedule and inventory-related information from the supervisor
Gathering relevant information and inspecting work area and equipment
Accessing stored goods and determining discrepancies
Attempting reconciliation of missing goods
Carrying out housekeeping activitiesandreporting tomanagement post inventory counting
Complying with the safety, security and maintenance regulations
Knowledge of stock keeping units
Knowledge of material handling equipment used for moving and storing components
Knowledge of technical specification of goods and possible difficulties in inventory counting
Basic knowledge of legal and compliance procedures
Detailed knowledge of identifying goods based on labels
Understanding the entire process and procedures followed in warehousing
Communication skills
Time management skills
Team player
Organizational skills
Analytical thinking Attention to detail
It is not a desk job
Work from home is not available
Part-time work is not available
Travelling is not required
The job does not involve team handling
Working hours
Working is generally 5/6 days a week and a minimum of 8 hours a day
Some organisations require staff to work in shifts including nights,
Some organisations have over-time, working on holidays and weekends
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
Occupational Hazards
Injury while handling sharp and heavy objects, pallet trolleys, etc. may occur while working on inventory of goods and other products
Health Risks
Exposure to harmful materials, chemicals, gases, etc. may cause respiratory and other disorders
For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 10,000 per monthFor candidates with upto 2 yearsexperience - INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per monthFor candidates with over 2 yearsexperience INR 15,000 to INR 22,000 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Warehousing Industry in India
The warehousing industry in India is currently valued at INR 745bn (FY 2013) and has been growing at ~15% for the last 3 years. ValueNotes estimates that the industry will grow at a rate of 18% till 2017.
The unorganised sector will continue to dominate, accounting for around 90% of the industry by 2015. Of the organised sector, the industrial segment will constitute a higher share of warehousing demand, viz. engineering, pharmaceutical and electronics goods.
India Logistics Future Trends
There have been several key indicators to the future trend in the Indian logistics sector. The demand for logistics services has been largely driven by the remarkable growth of the Indian economy. Logistics spend in India is estimated to be around 13 per cent of the GDP, which is comparatively higher than other developed countries.
Logistic companies and companies that have warehouses generally have vacancies for Inventory Clerks
Ports, cargo, shipping, airline, automotive, etc. are some industries and areas that have vacancies for Inventory Clerks
Vacancies are located across the country
The vacancies increase in cities with ports and major airports
Mumbai/Navi Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Baroda are some of the main cities with the requirements
Will be updated
Indian Institute of Logistics
No 6, Esplanade, 2nd floor,
Southern India Chamber of Commerce Building,
Chennai - 600 108.
Ph:044-25345013 / 14
Ph:044-64613944 / 55
Confederation of Indian Industry Institute of Logistics
10th Floor, IIT Madras Research Park,
Kanagam Road, Taramani,
Chennai 600113
Tamilnadu, India
Phone: 044 4292 8900
Indian Institute of Materials Management
Plot Nos. 102 & 104, Sector - 15, Institutional Area
CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400614
Phone (022) 27571022
Education Wing (022) 27565592
E-mail : iimmedu@mtnl.net.in
