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Audit Setup and Vendor Check-In

Vendor representative checked in at store or receiving desk critical (required)

Verify the vendor representative completed check-in before entering the sales floor or stockroom.

Yes No N/A

Vendor credentials or badge displayed and valid critical (required)

Confirm the vendor is wearing an approved badge, credential, or visitor pass as required by store policy.

Yes No N/A

Stocking authorization matches scheduled visit or work order

Verify the visit aligns with the approved schedule, purchase order, service ticket, or work order.

Yes No N/A

Vendor has required PPE for the work area critical (required)

Confirm required PPE is available and in use where applicable, such as high-visibility vest, gloves, or safety footwear.

Yes No N/A

Work area access is clear and safe for stocking activity critical (required)

Verify aisles, stockroom access, and work surfaces are free of obstructions that would create a trip, slip, or struck-by hazard.

Yes No N/A

Stocking Accuracy and Product Placement

Products stocked match the approved planogram or shelf map critical (required)

Verify items were placed in the correct shelf location, facing, and category position.

Yes No N/A

Stocked quantities match expected replenishment count critical (required)

Compare the number of units stocked against the expected quantity from the vendor record or replenishment list.

No unauthorized product substitutions were stocked critical (required)

Confirm the vendor did not replace approved SKUs with alternate items, private label substitutions, or unapproved pack sizes.

Yes No N/A

Price labels and shelf tags align with stocked product

Verify shelf tags, signage, and displayed pricing correspond to the product currently on the shelf.

Yes No N/A

Facing, fronting, and fill level meet store standard

Check that product presentation is neat, fully faced, and stocked to the required fill level for the section.

Shelf Condition and Product Quality

Shelves, peg hooks, or display fixtures are clean and in good condition

Check for dust, spills, residue, broken fixtures, or visible damage affecting presentation or safety.

Yes No N/A

Product packaging is intact and saleable critical (required)

Verify stocked items are not crushed, leaking, opened, torn, or otherwise damaged.

Yes No N/A

Expiration dates or code dates are within acceptable range critical (required)

Confirm any date-coded product meets store requirements and no out-of-code product remains on the shelf.

Yes No N/A

Shelf condition supports safe customer access critical (required)

Verify there are no sharp edges, unstable stacks, overhangs, or blocked customer access caused by the stocking event.

Yes No N/A

Shelf presentation is orderly and consistent with store standards

Assess overall presentation quality, including alignment, spacing, and visual consistency.

Unsaleable Product Removal and Disposition

Damaged or unsaleable product removed from sales area critical (required)

Verify all identified unsaleable items were removed from the shelf or display and segregated appropriately.

Yes No N/A

Unsaleable product was separated by disposition type

Confirm product was sorted according to store process, such as return to vendor, salvage, markdown, or disposal.

Yes No N/A

Removal count documented accurately

Record the number of units removed from saleable inventory and compare it to the physical count.

Removed product is labeled or staged per store process

Verify removed items are tagged, boxed, or staged in the designated area to prevent accidental restocking.

Yes No N/A

Documentation and Closeout

Stocking event documentation completed critical (required)

Confirm the vendor completed all required forms, logs, or electronic records for the visit.

Yes No N/A

Exceptions, deficiencies, and non-conformances documented

Record any issues found during the audit, including missing product, incorrect placement, damaged goods, or safety concerns.

Yes No N/A

Store representative or inspector signature captured critical (required)

Obtain the required sign-off to confirm the audit was completed and reviewed.

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Run: Vendor Managed Inventory Stocking Audit

Audit Setup and Vendor Check-In

Stocking Accuracy and Product Placement

Shelf Condition and Product Quality

Unsaleable Product Removal and Disposition

Documentation and Closeout

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