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Ordering Merchandise
Suppliers are responsible for determining quantities of merchandise delivered to the Division warehouse for storage and must maintain no more than an 8-week inventory supply. For ease of warehouse operations, the Division requests suppliers deliver merchandise on pallets or layer quantities when possible.
The Division requests supplier’s notification of quantities, by code, being ordered for delivery to the Division warehouse at least 48 hours in advance of shipment. The Division will then provide the supplier with an unloading reference number, or release number. Suppliers will furnish the carrier with the release number.
The Division requires carriers contact the Division inventory manager or designee to obtain an unloading appointment time. The carrier should indicate the supplier and the Division unloading reference number when scheduling the appointment. Carriers should call at least one week in advance to arrange the unloading time as unloading times are frequently booked seven to ten working days in advance. Trucks arriving without appointments and reference numbers will be assessed additional fees.
