I am writing this post with a heavy heart, seeking support and guidance from this vibrant community. I have encountered a frustrating situation with Amazon's reimbursement policy. I mentioned this in my last post.
Recently, I submitted a reimbursement claim for a shipment that was partially lost in Amazon's warehouse. To support my claim, I provided Amazon with a signed Bill of Lading (BOL) from their warehouse, which confirmed delivery to Amazon's fulfillment center. Additionally, I submitted a screenshot of the expected quantity from the AMAZON Carrier Central system.
Despite having this signed proof of delivery, Amazon denied my reimbursement claim, stating that they did not receive all the expected units as required by the FBA inventory reimbursement policy. They further mentioned that the BOL only confirms delivery at their fulfillment center and not the exact items and quantities stated in our shipping plan.
This response leaves me utterly confused and disappointed. The signature on the BOL is a crucial acknowledgment from Amazon's warehouse that they have received the goods. It is not just a mere delivery confirmation but a verification of the goods' quantity and condition upon arrival.
I cannot fathom why Amazon would sign the BOL if they did not conduct a basic verification of the goods. Is Amazon's signing process so casual that it doesn't require any confirmation of the received quantity? If so, what is the purpose of having a signed BOL in place? Could an empty truck also receive the same signed confirmation?
Furthermore, I would like to inquire which document can prove that the goods were delivered in full to Amazon's warehouse. When my logistics provider asks me what documents I need, and I can only say “I don't know too”. Because I am unsure which document is required. Of course I asked Amazon Seller Services this question, but they never answered.
In the case, when I asked these questions I mentioned above, only a minute later, I received a copy-and-paste response with no punctuation changes. I wonder if they even read my reply. Whatever I send after that, it's the same response, Ultra-efficient one-minute response. I think they forcibly closed the case.
And now I'm at a dead end.I would greatly appreciate any support and guidance from this community.