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Occupation

571431 Stock Clerk

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

571431 Stock Clerk

Monitors stock levels and maintains stock, order and inventory records.

Alternative titles

  • Stock Control Clerk
  • Stores Clerk

Specialisations

  • Inventory Clerk
  • Supply Clerk

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Confirms completion of orders and compliance with specified details, and signs tally sheets and attaches to checked items
  • Checks inventory records and stock on hand against purchase and sales orders
  • Counts incoming stock and reconciles it with purchase orders
  • Updates inventory and stock location records
  • Complies with operational procedures for receiving, handling, storing and shipping goods