Returns and Refunds SOP
Handle returns consistently and refund correctly.
The full Returns and Refunds SOP (all 5 steps, 2 controls, records and measures) is one of 36 editable Word SOPs in the SOP Template Kit: $79.
| Document no. | SAL-06 | Department | Sales & Customer |
1. Purpose
Handle returns consistently and refund correctly.
2. Scope
Product returns and service refunds.
3. Roles and responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | Authorises returns. |
| Warehouse | Inspects returned goods. |
| Finance | Issues credits and refunds. |
4. Procedure
| Step | Who | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customer Service | Check the request against the returns policy; issue a return authorisation number. |
| 2 | Warehouse | Receive and inspect the goods; record condition. |
| 3 | Customer Service | Approve full, partial or no refund based on the inspection and policy. |
| + 2 more steps, 2 controls, 3 records and 2 measures in the full SOP. | ||