Warehouse Staff Guide - CIRS

This page is a quick-reference guide for warehouse staff to check and upload courier invoices.

Last updated 2 months ago

📦 Warehouse Staff Guide: Quick Invoice Check

Best for: Daily invoice checking tasks
Time: 3 minutes
Technical level: Quick reference

What You Need to Know

You might not use this system daily, but here's what to do if asked to check invoices.

Daily Task: Check if Invoices Match

Step 1: Open Dashboard

  1. Log in to the system

  2. Look at the main screen

Step 2: Look for Red Flags

  • ⚠️ "Discrepancies Detected" = Courier overcharged us

  • 🚫 "Unmatched Lines" = We forgot to bill a customer

Step 3: Tell Your Manager

If you see:

  • More than 5 discrepancies

  • Large unmatched amounts (over £100)

  • Anything marked "Ignored"

→ Alert your manager immediately

If Asked to Upload an Invoice

Quick Steps:

  1. Click "Invoices" (left menu)

  2. Click "Import Invoice"

  3. Select courier (e.g., DPD)

  4. Type invoice number (from the courier's email/PDF)

  5. Click "Next"

  6. Choose the file (CSV or Excel from courier)

  7. Click "Next"

  8. Important: Change "Destination Zone" to "Postcode"

  9. Click "Submit"

  10. Wait 30 seconds

  11. Click "Refresh"

What Each Status Means

Status

What It Means

What to Do

Matched

Charged correctly

Nothing - all good!

⚠️ Discrepancy

Wrong price charged

Tell manager

🚫 Ignored

Bad data/wrong zone

Tell manager

Not Matched

Not billed to customer

Tell manager

Common Questions

Q: Do I need to check this every day?

A: No - only when asked or if you process invoices

Q: What if it says "Discrepancy"?

A: Screenshot it and send to your manager

Q: Can I fix overcharges?

A: No - only managers can dispute with couriers

Emergency Contacts

  • System issues: IT Support

  • Invoice questions: Finance Manager

  • Courier disputes: Operations Manager

That's it! You probably won't need this often, but now you know what to do.

Support & Next Steps 📞

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What Happens Next?

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