products coding system
Packaging codes and markings required to implement proper handling procedures for goods.
Inventory coordinators keep track of products stored in warehouses for transport to stores, wholesalers and individual customers. They inspect the inventory and maintain paperwork and documents.
Competences and skills
23 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencesinventory management rules
The specific principles and techniques used in order to determine the approapriate level of inventory required.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescarry out inventory control accuracy
Implement control procedures and documentation related to inventory transactions.
carry out inventory planning
Determine the optimal quantities and timings of inventory in order to align it with sales and production capacity.
ensure stock storage safety
Ensure that products are stored appropriately. Keep in line with safety procedures.
manage inventory
Control product inventory in balance of availability and storage costs.
monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
Cross-sector
3 competencescheck for damaged items
Identify products that have been damaged and report the situation.
maintain stock control systems
Keep stock control systems up to date and ensure inventory accuracy.
digital
use spreadsheets software
Use software tools to create and edit tabular data to carry out mathematical calculations, organise data and information, create diagrams based on data and to retrieve them.
digital
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencewarehouse operations
The basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage and the organisation of warehouse facilities.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesdevelop communication networks with shipping sites
Establish relationships with shipping sites to facilitate the delivery of goods.
handle returns
Manage goods that have been returned by customers, following the applicable goods return policy.
issue purchase orders
Produce and review the documents needed to authorise shipment of a product from the supplier at a specified price and within specific terms.
operate warehouse record systems
Operate systems for recording product, packaging, and order information in specific formats and types of record.
digital
oversee stock quality control
Check overall product quality prior to shipment.
receive goods
Control documentation, unloading and booking of goods with which the receipt from a vendor or from production is posted.
Cross-sector
5 competencesadvise on efficiency improvements
Analyse information and details of processes and products in order to advise on possible efficiency improvements that could be implemented and would signify a better use of resources.
manage warehouse inventory
Manage warehouse inventory and control storage and movement of warehouse goods. Monitor transactions such as shipping, receiving and putaway.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
perform clerical duties
Perform administrative tasks such as filing, typing up reports and maintaining mail correspondence.
stack goods
Stack goods and manufactured products into containers. This may include anticipating the need for and utilising additional protective materials in stacking the products.