![png_20220718_080437_0000.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbCzzDKFWitpDGMaEjcK8GuZ8rBTboeVUQvHWJfmJ3xSa/png_20220718_080437_0000.png) _{**Created with Pixellab**} ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYZ7YwvJ7FAMuHgBBCHFhHv7y8F5kpuf9Pcn8dts5m53b/image.png) **Introduction** Good day my dear friends I'm this wonderful community, it's been a while since I last posted here but it's an honor to writing again. Today I'll be focusing on a topic "The Qualities Of A Good Store Keeper" which I was taught during my primary school education. It was a topic I can vividly remember because I was endulge into. Without wasting much of your time, let's get started... ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYZ7YwvJ7FAMuHgBBCHFhHv7y8F5kpuf9Pcn8dts5m53b/image.png) **What Is Store Keeping** Store keeping is a skill that involves the maintenance and safety of raw items, supplies, materials, finished products and other store items inventories. The store keepers are obligated and responsible for the handling and maintenance of the store materials and making sure that there's no damage or deterioration of the inventories. Becoming a store keeper isn't that hard and a person can learn different skills and knowledge concerning the job role and business. Below I'll explain the work of a store keeper, their work environment, and the requirements to become a successful store keeper. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYZ7YwvJ7FAMuHgBBCHFhHv7y8F5kpuf9Pcn8dts5m53b/image.png) **What does a storekeeper do?** A store keeper duty is to keep track and records of all inventories within the store and operations ranging from ordering, stocking in and managing the inventory. The experts make sure all store related items are maintained, apart from this, a store keeper also perform these daily activities: - Replenishing the supply inventories using the guidelines of the company. - Keeping a clean, neat and safe working environment - Maintaining a good store layout - Ensure a record of items moving in and out of the store - Participating In Stock related duties like Packaging, Labelling and Pricing goods. - Inspect and report and damaged inventories and reimbursement. - Stock Rotating and disposing of expired items. - Ensure the store or warehouse has an organised allocation of inventory. - Ensure the storage of stocks follow the first in first out (FIFO) method ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYZ7YwvJ7FAMuHgBBCHFhHv7y8F5kpuf9Pcn8dts5m53b/image.png) **Skills of a storekeeper** From above, you've seen the work of a store keeper, so now I'll explain the skills needed to engage in this job role: - **Proficiency in Store/Inventory management** Having Proficiency in Store Keeping methods and inventory Systems is essential to keeping a store's stocks and supplies. Rather than manually managing stocks, companies prefer to use a inventory management software for easy identification and sorting. Knowledge of the inventory management software is crucial for befitting career in store keeping. - **Computer skills** Most employers expect a store keeper to be vast in computer usage and have a good understanding and experience using the softwares like spreadsheet and Microsoft Words. Also, proficiency in equipment usage like bar code scanners and automated equipment is crucial for this role. - **Communication skills** Having a good communication skill is crucial for store Keepers as interaction between employers, clients, colleagues and third party vendors creates a bound within themselves. Having these communication skills makes it easier to place order about restocking inventory and so much more, verbal and written communication skills is crucial for this job. - **Flexibility** As a storekeeper, performing duties outside your job description is a daily basis in the career. A store keeper job can be fast paced and stressful and mostly requires a person to perform duties beyond their job area. As they work In different field, they help grow in their career. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYZ7YwvJ7FAMuHgBBCHFhHv7y8F5kpuf9Pcn8dts5m53b/image.png) **How to become a storekeeper** - **Earn a bachelor's degree** A storekeeper must have obtained at least a bachelor's degree in any university/college. This entails that the person has completed his course and is a qualified person. - **Focus on job shadowing** Job Shadowing is the act that people mostly engage in to learn new skills and knowledge by watching and learning from an experience mentor/ friend in the preferred field. - **Enhance your math and accounting skills** Maths and accounting is a crucial skill needed in store keeping, as it involves performing numerous calculations and keeping records of stocks moving in and out of the store. Ensure you have an intermediate level of education on math and accounting before venturing this role. - **Create your CV** When you've obtained numerous skills and experience, a CV is next and in the CV, state out your experience and educational qualifications to the preferred job your seeking for. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYZ7YwvJ7FAMuHgBBCHFhHv7y8F5kpuf9Pcn8dts5m53b/image.png) **Conclusion** That concludes everything about my article on The Qualities Of A Good Store Keeper, I hope you enjoyed reading it. _{**10% to Community account**}