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Inspection Scope and Count Readiness

Inspection area and inventory date confirmed critical (required)

Verify the walk covers the correct sales floor, back stock, bulk storage, and any off-floor inventory areas scheduled for the annual count.

Yes No N/A

Count freeze or movement cutoff communicated critical (required)

Confirm the team has been notified of the inventory freeze time, restricted movement rules, and who may authorize exceptions.

Yes No N/A

Count maps, zone list, or location list available

Verify current zone maps, bin lists, or location sheets are available for the areas being inspected.

Yes No N/A

Inventory prep issues identified for follow-up

Record any areas that need correction before the physical count begins, such as mixed locations, unlabeled bins, or blocked access.

Back Stock Zoning and Location Control

Back stock is segregated by assigned zone or location critical (required)

Verify parts are stored in the correct zone, bay, rack, shelf, or bin location and are not mixed across count areas.

Yes No N/A

Mixed or unassigned stock is isolated and tagged critical (required)

Confirm any stock without a clear location assignment is separated, labeled, and held for resolution before the count.

Yes No N/A

Bin labels and location identifiers are legible and consistent

Check that bin labels, shelf tags, and location codes are readable and match the location system used for the count.

Yes No N/A

Overstock, top stock, and reserve stock are clearly marked

Verify reserve inventory is identified as back stock or overstock and is not being counted as active pick-face inventory.

Yes No N/A

Location exceptions documented

List any parts found in the wrong zone, duplicate locations, temporary storage areas, or other location-control exceptions.

Inventory Organization and Count Accuracy

Parts are grouped by part number and description

Verify like items are grouped together and not commingled with similar-looking parts, superseded parts, or unrelated SKUs.

Yes No N/A

Open cartons, loose pieces, and partial cases are identified

Confirm partial quantities are clearly marked so counters can distinguish full cases from opened containers and loose units.

Yes No N/A

Damaged, obsolete, return, or quarantine stock is separated critical (required)

Verify non-saleable or restricted inventory is isolated from countable stock and marked for review.

Yes No N/A

Count sheets or system locations match physical layout

Check that the count sequence, bin order, or system location list reflects the actual physical arrangement of stock.

Yes No N/A

Organization issues affecting count accuracy

Document any mixed SKUs, unlabeled containers, duplicate part placements, or other conditions that could cause count errors.

Accessibility, Housekeeping, and Safety Conditions

Aisles and count access paths are clear critical (required)

Verify aisles, ladder access points, and count paths are unobstructed so stock can be safely reached and counted.

Yes No N/A

Stock is stable and stored to prevent falling or shifting critical (required)

Check that stacked cartons, tires, batteries, fluids, and other parts are stored securely and will not shift during the count.

Yes No N/A

PPE requirements are posted and available for the walk

Confirm required PPE for the area is known and available, such as safety glasses, gloves, or high-visibility gear.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping issues that may affect the count are noted

Record debris, spills, blocked racks, poor lighting, or other conditions that could affect safe access or inventory accuracy.

Exceptions, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

Corrective actions assigned for all critical deficiencies critical (required)

Verify every critical deficiency has an assigned owner, due date, and follow-up action before the annual count begins.

Yes No N/A

Inspector comments summarize readiness status

Summarize whether the location is ready for the physical inventory count and note any remaining risks or open items.

Inspector signature

Inspector signs to confirm the pre-count walk was completed and findings were recorded.

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Run: Auto Parts Annual Full Physical Inventory Prep Audit

Inspection Scope and Count Readiness

Back Stock Zoning and Location Control

Inventory Organization and Count Accuracy

Accessibility, Housekeeping, and Safety Conditions

Exceptions, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

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