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Control stock

Control stock

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXINV004
State Code
AWQ35
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process stock orders, maintain stock levels, minimise stock losses, manage stocktakes and maintain all documents that relate to the administration of any type of stock. The unit applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors. The unit is relevant to organisations where stock control is an integral and essential part of business operations, and where there are complex ordering and control issues to be considered. The unit is not appropriate for situations where stock management is very simple, such as controlling stationery supplies in a small office.The unit applies to stock control personnel who operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of decisions on the overall administration of stock.It applies to all tourism, travel, hospitality and event sectors.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain stock levels and records.
  • 1.1.Use stock control systems and equipment to administer all stock control and ordering processes.
  • 1.2.Monitor and maintain stock levels to meet organisational requirements.
  • 1.3.Monitor stock security and adjust procedures as required.
  • 1.4.Inform colleagues of their individual stock ordering responsibilities.
  • 1.5.Maintain records of stock levels and create reports according to organisational procedures.
  • 1.6.Monitor stock performance, and identify and report fast or slow-selling items.
  • 1.7.Monitor and adjust stock reorder cycles.
2. Process stock orders.
  • 2.1.Process orders for stock according to organisational procedures.
  • 2.2.Maintain stock levels and record current accurate details.
  • 2.3.Check and record incoming stock against purchase and supply agreements.
3. Minimise stock losses.
  • 3.1.Regularly check storage of stock and ensure its protection.
  • 3.2.Identify, record and report stock losses.
  • 3.3.Identify avoidable losses and establish reasons for them.
  • 3.4.Recommend solutions and implement procedures to prevent future losses.
4. Follow-up orders.
  • 4.1.Monitor delivery of stock to ensure agreed deadlines are met.
  • 4.2.Liaise with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
  • 4.3.Resolve routine supply problems or refer to appropriate person for action.
  • 4.4.Distribute stock within the organisation according to required allocations.
5. Organise and administer stocktakes.
  • 5.1.Organise stocktakes at appropriate intervals.
  • 5.2.Allocate stocktaking responsibilities to staff and supervise the operation of the stocktake.
  • 5.3.Produce accurate stocktake reports within designated timelines.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF794 SITXINV401 Control stock Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEC42 SITXINV008 Control stock Unit of competency