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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Use inventory procedures
   • Inventory procedures are understood and carried out according to enterprise standard operating procedures
   • Requisition, purchase, shipping and invoice documentation is used as required according to enterprise standard operating procedures
   • Inward/outward recording/filing system is understood, accessed and maintained according to enterprise standard operating procedures
   • Customer orders are maintained according to enterprise standard operating procedures
   • Returned orders are booked back according to enterprise standard operating procedures
2. Requisition goods
   • Requisition procedures are understood and carried out according to enterprise standard operating procedures
   • Goods are requisitioned on time
   • All recording is completed and filed correctly according to enterprise standard operating procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

apply inventory and enterprise procedures for supply or requisition of goods

compile a portfolio of inventory paperwork over a period of ONE month that shows correct implementation of inventory procedures and requisitioning of goods.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

Standard operating procedures to maintain inventory

describe the effect poor inventory control can have on organisational procedures

explain the difference between requisitioning and purchasing

list the type of goods and materials filed under incoming or inward

list the type of goods and materials filed under outgoing or outward

explain how to maintain accurate recording and filing systems for inward/outward goods

summarise how to accurately maintain customer’s orders

discuss why an order might be returned

explain why checks are conducted on returned goods

identify when goods should be replenished

Routine stocktaking

describe the system used for stocktaking different types of goods (eg inks, substrates, consumables, perishables)

identify who is responsible for calculating value of stock at the date of stocktake

list records of stock value that are kept

describe the system in place for segregating non-current stock

Requisitioning and recording of goods

identify who has the authority to approve requisition of goods

outline any special approval required for requisition of certain goods or materials

explain procedures to indicate goods received have been approved for production and comply with the purchase order

describe procedures in place for urgent requisition of goods

list additional information that may need to be recorded prior to filing requisition orders.

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