Inventory Cycle Count SOP
Keep inventory records accurate without a full shutdown count.
The full Inventory Cycle Count SOP (all 5 steps, 3 controls, records and measures) is one of 36 editable Word SOPs in the SOP Template Kit: $79.
| Document no. | OPS-02 | Department | Operations |
1. Purpose
Keep inventory records accurate without a full shutdown count.
2. Scope
All stocked items at [warehouses].
3. Roles and responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Counter | Counts. |
| Inventory Controller | Plans counts and approves adjustments. |
4. Procedure
| Step | Who | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inventory Controller | Classify items A/B/C by value; count A monthly, B quarterly, C annually. |
| 2 | Counter | Count blind (without the system quantity) and record. |
| 3 | Inventory Controller | Recount variances above [2% or $500] by a different counter. |
| + 2 more steps, 3 controls, 2 records and 2 measures in the full SOP. | ||