Careers in Inventory Management
Position Title
Quality Assurance Personnel
What the job is like
Quality control inspectors spend a lot of time in the warehouse or storage areas inspecting incoming and/or outgoing materials.
They report overages, shortages, and damages; communicate with internal and external stakeholders on supplier performance and issue corrective action plans to improve operational performance.
Essential skills or attributes
- Beginner Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
- Basic Math Skills (Addition, Subtraction, Division, Multiplication, Fractions, Percentages)
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of warehouse strategies and processes
- Understanding of supply chain strategies and processes
- Understanding of supply chain and warehouse theory
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and compliance
- Experience in the application of regulatory compliance
- Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data
Usual required training
High school Diploma/GED. Some companies may require industry related training.
Some companies may require industry related experience. Some companies may value Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
Similar job titles
Quality Control Inspector, Quality Control Assistant
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