At the end of a seasonal selling period, residual stock needs a documented next step. Carrying it forward, returning it or using an eligible recovery route each has different costs and handling requirements.
Review the remaining goods
- Match the account quantity to the marketplace, SKU and expiry lot.
- Check condition and saleability before assuming the goods can be offered again.
- Record any commitments already made to a supplier or another sales channel.
- Obtain current account cost information and any receiving-location quote.
- Identify which disposition choices are actually available for the product.
Amazon's liquidations guidance is an account-specific reference to consult before selecting that route. A possible route should not be described as a certain recovery amount.
Document the chosen route
Write the proposed action and its supporting records. A proposed price or listing change needs the owner's written OK before it goes live. A return needs a confirmed recipient who can inspect and handle the goods.
Keep the request status, carrier information and final stock movement together. Reconcile what happened against the chosen action, and retain any condition inspection needed before the goods are used elsewhere.