What does a Storekeeper / Inventory Controller do overseas?

Typical responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries against documents
• Store items in the correct locations
• Issue stock against requests
• Carry out cycle counts and reconcile differences
• Update stock records

What employers usually look for

• Stock-control experience
• Good numeracy and record-keeping
• Basic computer skills

Typical experience

2+ years in stores or inventory

Helpful extras

• Warehouse-system experience
• Spreadsheet skills

Physical demands

Walking, lifting and counting stock.

Licences and certification

Check destination requirements for any licence, trade test or medical clearance.

A typical day

You receive and store items in the right place, issue stock against requests and update records. You carry out counts, find differences and report them, and you keep the store tidy and organised.

Questions you may be asked

Employers and recruiters often ask questions like these. There is no single right answer: be honest, give a real example from your own work and say plainly when you have not done something yet.

• How do you organise a store so items are easy to find?
• How do you find the cause of a stock difference?
• How do you count stock accurately?

Staying safe on the job

Store heavy items low, keep aisles clear and use ladders safely.

Where this role can lead

Storekeepers can progress to stores supervisor or inventory manager roles.

How EMIGRATLY works with this role

This page describes the role in general. Duties, pay and requirements are set by each employer and differ between destinations. EMIGRATLY is not a job board: after you register, a dedicated specialist reviews your profile and matches you against the exclusive employer contracts we hold, including ones that are not listed publicly.