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Maintain and order floristry stock

Maintain and order floristry stock

Unit of competency
National Code
SFLSOP012
State Code
AVG36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/02/2016
Field of Education
080501 - Sales
Original Release Date
01/02/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish and implement effective floristry stock purchasing and control practices. It requires the ability to process stock orders, maintain stock levels, minimise stock losses, manage stocktakes and maintain all documents that relate to the administration of perishable and non-perishable floristry stock.This unit applies to all floristry industry businesses including retail floristry shops, studio or online businesses and those that specialise in corporate or special events. It applies to senior florists who work independently and take a lead role in coordinating the day-to-day team, operational and business activities of small floristry businesses.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine stock requirements
  • 1.1 Use business data and forecasting methods to calculate required stock levels.
  • 1.2 Determine stock requirements for standard business periods, peak seasons and special orders.
  • 1.3 Establish cost effective purchase quantities based on business needs and supplier costings.
2. Purchase floristry stock.
  • 2.1 Ascertain price limitations and develop purchase lists according to sales and production needs.
  • 2.2 Assess quality and suitability of stock on hand to avoid wastage.
  • 2.3 Source information from existing and new suppliers, discuss product requirements and negotiate costs as required.
  • 2.4 Assess supplier capacity to meet price, quality and delivery expectations.
  • 2.5 Select supplier and purchase goods based on price, quality and availability.
  • 2.6 Process orders, at appropriate intervals, to maintain working stock levels.
  • 2.7 Maintain accurate purchase records and details of negotiated costs.
3. Monitor receipt of floristry stock.
  • 3.1 Delegate responsibility, to appropriate personnel, for receipt and storage of floristry stock.
  • 3.2 Implement stock inspection and recording procedures for quality and quantity.
  • 3.3 Supervise handling and storage of perishable and non-perishable floristry stock to avoid spoilage.
  • 3.4 Resolve supplier problems relating to quality and quantity.
4. Maintain stock levels and records.
  • 4.1 Inform personnel of their individual stock ordering responsibilities.
  • 4.2 Monitor and maintain stock levels to meet sales and production needs.
  • 4.3 Maintain records of stock levels and discrepancies and create reports to assist with optimum stock maintenance.
  • 4.4 Monitor stock performance, identify fast or slow selling items and adjust supply arrangements.
  • 4.5 Monitor and adjust stock reorder cycles as required.
5. Minimise stock losses.
  • 5.1 Determine and advise staff of correct environmental conditions for storage of perishable floristry stock to avoid waste.
  • 5.2 Implement procedures for stock security; monitor and adjust as required.
  • 5.3 Identify avoidable losses and establish reasons for them.
  • 5.4 Evaluate solutions and implement procedures to avoid future losses.
  • 5.5 Identify stock losses and create reports to inform future stock administration.
6. Coordinate stocktakes or cyclical counts.
  • 6.1 Organise stocktakes or cyclical counts at appropriate intervals.
  • 6.2 Allocate responsibilities to staff and supervise operation of stocktakes or cyclical counts.
  • 6.3 Produce accurate stocktake reports to assist future stock control.
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