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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain stock levels and records.
  2. Process stock orders.
  3. Minimise stock losses.
  4. Follow-up orders.
  5. Organise and administer stocktakes.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

order, control and administer continuous and efficient supply relating to at least six different types of stock items

use stock control procedures to monitor and maintain stock levels for the above items over a stock life cycle period that includes a stocktake

produce and distribute stock control reports

complete above stock order and reporting activities within commercial time constraints.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

principles of stock control:

rotation and replenishment

product life cycle and maximising the use of all stock

checking for slow moving items

segregation of non-food items from food items that have potential to cross-contaminate

stock control systems:

bin card system

imprest system

integrated point-of-sale system

ledger system

stock control procedures, template documents and reports for:

ordering

levels

loss

performance

monitoring of quality

receipt

reorder cycles

rotation

security

stocktakes

valuation

wastage

storage requirements for different kinds of stock

use of stock control equipment and software where appropriate

specific industry sector:

types of computer stock control systems used, their functions and features

electronic equipment used for stock control; their functions and features

stock security systems

types of storage and their suitability for different kinds of stock

methods to monitor and maintain stock levels

specific organisation:

relevant stock and product life and storage requirements for specific goods

departmental or individual stock ordering responsibilities

full content of stock control and security procedures

sources of information on negotiated cost of supply, contractual arrangements and preferred supplier arrangements

full content of stock ordering procedures and documents

stock reorder cycles

stock level reports

stock performance reports

stock loss reports

full content of stocktake procedures, documents and reports

reasons for stock loss and damage and methods to control these

considerations in the protection of stock:

avoiding cross contamination

correctly applying humidity and temperature controls

correct ventilation

securing stock

storing stock in correct location and conditions to avoid damage

treating pest and vermin infestations.