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Return Intake and Documentation

Return transaction is matched to the original order or receipt critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Return reason is coded using approved reason codes critical (required)

Return date, associate ID, and transaction details are recorded completely

Yes No N/A

Returned item is tagged or labeled to preserve traceability through disposition

Yes No N/A

Exceptions requiring supervisor review are escalated before disposition

Yes No N/A

Return intake queue is routed to the correct processing path

Yes No N/A

Condition Assessment and Restocking

Item condition is assessed against documented sellable criteria critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Restocking decision matches item condition and policy critical (required)

Packaging, seals, and accessories are verified before restocking

Yes No N/A

Restocked items are returned to the correct inventory location

Yes No N/A

Inventory system is updated promptly after disposition

Yes No N/A

Any discrepancies between physical condition and system status are documented

Yes No N/A

Damaged and Unsellable Item Handling

Damaged items are segregated from sellable inventory immediately critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Damage type is documented accurately

Unsellable items are routed to the correct disposition path critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Items requiring vendor return, repair, or scrap are labeled and staged correctly

Yes No N/A

Hazardous, leaking, or contaminated items are isolated per policy critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Disposition approval is documented for exceptions or high-value items

Yes No N/A

Refund, Exchange, and Routing Accuracy

Refund, exchange, or store credit outcome matches policy and transaction type critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Routing destination is correct for the item category and condition critical (required)

Yes No N/A

High-risk or restricted items follow the required approval path

Yes No N/A

Inventory adjustments reconcile to the return disposition

Yes No N/A

Any routing or refund exceptions are logged and investigated

Yes No N/A

Processing time from intake to final routing is within target

Customer Experience and Service Quality

Associate explains the return outcome clearly to the customer

Customer wait time for return processing is within service target

Associate remains professional and courteous throughout the interaction

Customer questions or complaints are resolved or escalated appropriately

Yes No N/A

Return policy information is visible or available to the customer

Yes No N/A

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Run: Retail Returns Processing Audit

Return Intake and Documentation

Condition Assessment and Restocking

Damaged and Unsellable Item Handling

Refund, Exchange, and Routing Accuracy

Customer Experience and Service Quality

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