Retail
Inventory & Stock Control skills assessment
Accurate stock protects margin and availability. This scorecard covers receiving, put-away, stocktakes, ordering and shrinkage control so that the right products are on the shelf when customers want them.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Inventory & Stock Control skills you can score
These are the default Inventory & Stock Control skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Goods Receiving
Checks deliveries against orders and paperwork, records discrepancies and reports damages promptly.
Stock Put-Away
Moves stock from the back of house to the floor efficiently and in the correct locations.
Stocktake Accuracy
Counts stock carefully and systematically so recorded and physical quantities match.
Replenishment Ordering
Orders the right quantities at the right time using sales history, lead times and minimum levels.
Stock Rotation
Applies first-in-first-out and date-code checks to reduce waste and expired stock.
Back-of-House Organisation
Keeps the stockroom labelled, tidy and safe so items can be found in seconds.
Stock System Use
Uses the inventory system to adjust, transfer and query stock accurately.
Shrinkage Awareness
Recognises the causes of stock loss and takes practical steps to reduce theft, damage and admin error.
Markdown and Clearance Handling
Applies markdowns and clearance pricing correctly and ensures signage matches the system.
Inter-Store Transfers
Packs, records and dispatches stock transfers accurately and on time.
Damaged and Returned Stock
Processes damaged, faulty and returned stock according to supplier and company procedures.
Manual Handling and Safety
Lifts, moves and stores stock safely, using equipment correctly and keeping walkways clear.
Levels included with Inventory & Stock Control
Inventory & Stock Control starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for retail, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Team Member
- Senior Team Member
- Team Leader
- Assistant Manager
- Store Manager
How Inventory & Stock Control works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a store is scored on the Inventory & Stock Control skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your stores against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Inventory & Stock Control skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's store.
Inventory & Stock Control scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Inventory & Stock Control scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Inventory & Stock Control scorecard covers 12 skills: Goods Receiving, Stock Put-Away, Stocktake Accuracy, Replenishment Ordering, Stock Rotation, Back-of-House Organisation, Stock System Use, Shrinkage Awareness, Markdown and Clearance Handling, Inter-Store Transfers, Damaged and Returned Stock and Manual Handling and Safety. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Inventory & Stock Control?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one store and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Inventory & Stock Control?
Inventory & Stock Control starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Trainee, Team Member, Senior Team Member, Team Leader, Assistant Manager and Store Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Inventory & Stock Control skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In retail the app talks about team members, stores and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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