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Monitor stock control procedures

Monitor stock control procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT4211
State Code
OCR58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor stock line operations, stock inventory levels, and stock security. It includes identifying and rectifying problems and implementing ongoing solutions for smooth receipt and despatch of products. The unit applies to customer service/sales assistants, customer service officers and timber advisors who use their own judgment to deal with predictable and unpredictable problems and decide on solutions to a range of complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor stock control
  • 1.1 Delegate product group recording to appropriate person
  • 1.2 Monitor stock levels and maintain at optimum level according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Monitor stock reorder cycles and adjust to maintain consistent supply
  • 1.4 Analyse management inventory reports and, where required, take corrective action
  • 1.5 Notify buyers of stock levels in line with workplace procedures
2. Monitor receipt and despatch of products
  • 2.1 Delegate receipt and despatch of products to appropriate person
  • 2.2 Monitor staff compliance with receipt and despatch procedures and documentation processes
  • 2.3 Coordinate distribution of products within the workplace according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Ensure incoming products and those for despatch are securely stored in designated location
  • 2.5 Report anomalies in quantity or quality of received products
  • 2.6 Inspect, assess and report stock damage and losses, against loss forecasts, and investigate unacceptable cases
  • 2.7 Provide advice to management on appropriate way of dealing with damaged stock
3. Monitor and maintain site and stock security
  • 3.1 Monitor effectiveness of site and stock security procedures, and provide feedback to management
  • 3.2 Advise staff of security procedures for stores, and monitor compliance
  • 3.3 Advise management of requirements for security policy development and training
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL27 FWPCOT3236 Coordinate stock control procedures Unit of competency