Description
Inventory removal deductions are issued for goods removed from Target stores, fulfillment centers, or food distribution centers in accordance with the vendor's return policy or other approved business-initiated removals. Reasons for the removal can include defective inventory, recalls, excessive inventory, package quality issues, seasonal merchandise, or discontinued items.
Depending on the removal reason, these may come across monthly consolidated by deduction location or as individual deductions.
These deductions are not associated with a particular purchase order or invoice.
Common ways it is Invalid
Incorrect item or not assigned to the correct vendor
Incorrect return policy was used
Incorrect cost used in the deduction
How to Dispute Invalid Inventory Removal deductions
When submitting, submit 1 dispute per deduction and only include 1 deduction number on each dispute.
Reason Disputing | Documents |
Does not align with return policy | Email Approval that clearly calls out the correct policy, the total amount disputed, and the impacted deduction number |
Cost Difference | Email Approval that clearly calls out the DPCI(s), the correct cost, and the impacted deduction number |
Return quality shortage | Return Document showing what was returned |
Store not serviced by vendor | Email Approval that calls out the total disputed amount and the impacted deduction |
Store credit quantity incorrect | Credit Memo Invoice Copy |
Store credit: product not picked up | Related Store Credit Documents |
Handling fee difference | Email Approval containing the total disputed amount and the impacted deduction number |
Potential Fraud | Return documents & supporting photos |
Sent to Return Center | Shipping Documents |