Supplier Compliance Guidelines

Supplier Compliance

Guidelines

Revised July 22, 2021

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Dear Valued Supply Chain Partner,

Welcome to Yankee Candle Company, Inc. We are proud to have you as a Supply Chain Partner.

Our primary objective is to deliver product to our customers quickly and efficiently. In order to be

successful we depend on the ability to process your shipments without unnecessary expense and delay.

The following information has been developed to help you understand our policies and procedures.

This information supersedes all previous editions to the Supplier Compliance Guidelines as well as

previous notifications and instructions issued by Yankee Candle Company, Inc.

This document will serve as your guide for preparing your product to be “floor ready” allowing for

the prompt and efficient movement of product throughout our facilities. In this guide you will find

information on, Product Quality, Fill Rate, Floor Ready Requirements, Delivery Requirements,

Shipping Requirements, Ticketing Requirements and Routing Instructions for all types of shipments

The Supplier Compliance Guidelines are an integral part of our relationship with our Supply Chain

Partners. Verbal and written instructions pertaining to compliance requirements are not valid unless

approved in writing by the appropriate buyer and YCC Compliance Team at Yankee Candle

Company, Inc. Failure to comply with our Supplier Compliance Guidelines, with or without

incurring higher transportation charges, shall be considered as your agreement to pay

transportation, administrative, and handling costs.

It is vital that your company complies with our requirements to help make our partnership effective

and cost efficient. Non-compliance may result in charge backs to offset our additional handling and

administrative costs. If your product is rejected, recalled, you the supplier will be subject to a charge

back for all labor involved in removing product at the store level and our Distribution Center as well

as all transportation cost and any other expense that may occur where applicable. Yankee Candle

Company, Inc. reserves the right to amend and re-publish these Guidelines as necessary.

Once again we stress the need to carefully follow the Guidelines set forth within this document. With

your assistance and cooperation, we expect greater sales, efficiency and productivity for both of our

organizations. Please be sure to read our instructions in this document carefully. If we do not receive

a signed copy of the acknowledgement within 14 days of the guide being received, we will assume that

you accept the Terms of the Supplier Compliance Manual.

If there are any questions or concerns please contact our Compliance Department:

[email protected]

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Product Quality Page - 4

Section 2: “Floor Ready” Requirements Page 5-17

Section 3: Order Fulfillment Page 18-19

Section 4: Pallet Requirements Page 20-21

Section 5: Shipment Documentation Page 22-24

Section 6: Domestic & International Routing Requirements Page 25-30

Section 8: Delivery & Carrier Requirements Page 31-32

Section 9: Product Returns Page - 33

Chargeback Process & Summary Page 34-38

Web Portal & Contact Information Page – 39

Supplier Compliance Acknowledgement Page – 40

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1. Product Quality

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

It is the responsibility of the suppliers of The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. (YCC) to provide product that

meets our specifications and industry standards. This includes being fit and/or suitable for use by YCC for

resale by YCC to our wholesale, retail, and consumer direct and fundraising accounts.

 YCC will pass on to the supplier all costs it incurs due to substandard product quality. Costs

could include, but are not limited to, purchase order product cost, incremental freight, labor and

material, inspection, cost to destroy, charge backs from YCC customers and administrative costs.

o YCC Quality Control will conduct regular, random inbound inspections of product for

compliance to YCC requirements, specifications and industry standards.

o Please refer to document YCC-DOC-7172-1137 Accessory Quality Assurance Policy as

appropriate.

o Please refer to document YCC-DOC-7172-1138 Co-Manufacturer Quality Assurance

Policy as appropriate

o Please refer to document YCC-DOC-7172-1155 Raw Material and Packaging Quality

Assurance Policy as appropriate

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2. “Floor Ready” Requirements

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

Facility specific information is noted

Our goal at YCC is to receive and to ship goods in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. YCC performs

inspections on all incoming shipments. To support this process we require product received to be “floor

ready”, which will enable us to process your goods without delay.

Failure of your product to meet these “floor ready” requirements will result in costly delays to YCC and a

charge back to your company.

Please refer to: YCC Facility Contact Information to locate facility address, phone, fax, e-mail information

and Supplier web page.

Failure to comply with requirements will result in charge backs.

2.1 Master Carton and Inner Pack Requirements

YCC uses bar code scanning technology to track inventory throughout our facilities. The following

guidelines must be followed so that your product can be received and processed efficiently and

accurately.

Both Master Cartons (Diagram 1a) and Inner Packs (Diagram 2a) require a “bar code” label with the

following items/information: (See page 6 for diagrams 1a & 2a)

 YCC product description

 YCC SKU

 Barcode (Code 128 or Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology required) (YCV and YCW Not required)

 UCC 14 human readable numeric (YCV and YCW Not required)

 Manufactured date

 Quantity

 YCG, YCV, YCW and Speed FC Only: All food must have an expiration date.

 Only 1 master carton label per carton

Additional Information Required - Diagram 1a requires a second bar code – format required:

ITF-14 (Interleaved Two of Five) is the GS1 implementation of an Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode.

SCC-14 consists of the 14 digits, including a check digit that is calculated the same way as a UPC/EAN

check digit. A SCC-14 barcode consists of the following pieces of data:

 Digit 1 – Package Indicator (P1)

 Digits 2-3 – UPC numbering system/EAN country prefix

 Digits 4-8 – Manufacturer code

 Digits 9-13 – Item identification code

 Digit 14 – Check digit

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Diagram 1a Diagram 2a

Additional Information Required (Master Cartons Only) Label placement/Carton markings

Diagrams 3a and 4a indicate two ways in which this information can be applied to the master carton.

Master Carton labels are to be placed in the upper left hand corner of the carton. Use of a pallet sheet must

be approved by the buyer and receiving facility.

For American Home product master carton label requirements and placement see pg.7

 Number of inner packs and quantity per inner pack (e.g. 60 units: 5 inner-packs of 12 units each).

 YCC receiving location and address

 YCC purchase order number

 Country of origin

 UCC 128 or Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Coding and SCC-14 ITF

 The preferred label to be used is a 4” x 6” RF scan label. Any changes to this label type needs to

be pre-approved through [email protected].

 All suppliers will be responsible for creating and applying these labels to master and inner

cartons. These labels must be compatible with our scanning system.

 It is recommended that suppliers inspect their inner and master labels for barcode readability and

accuracy prior to shipment. (See page 15 for UCC14 requirements)

Diagram 3a Diagram 4a

CAR JAR-ULT HW BERRYLOCS P6

1312842

mm/dd/yyyy

10886860152137

Inner Pack Qty.

Ship To:

Yankee Candle Company

East Coast DC (YCM)-

Warehouse

27 Yankee Candle Way

South Deerfield MA 01373

Ship To:

Yankee Candle Company

East Coast DC (YCM)

27 Yankee Candle Way

S. Deerfield MA 01373

MADE IN CHINA

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Master Carton Label placement for American Home Product only

Master cartons require 2 labels to be places on 2 sides of the carton in the lower right hand corner, 1 label

on the longest side and the 2

label can be placed either on the opposite or adjacent side of the carton.

The following information must be provided on each master and inner pack.

The bottom of the bars must be no less than 1.25 inches above the container's natural bottom and no more

than 3.0 inches above the containers natural bottom. The outer edge of the right quiet zone must be no

closer than 0.75 inches to the right edge of the vertical face. It is important to maintain these locations to

prevent damage of the bar code due to "edge crush". Applying the SCC-14 bar code on multiple sides of the

carton is highly recommended. The bar code is recommended to be .75” in height and 3” long.

Diagram 5a Diagram 5b

Diagram 5c

Ship To:

Yankee Candle Company

YCM

27 Yankee Candle Way

South Deerfield, MA.01373

Carton Qty. 4 (2 Inner Packs of 2 pc ea.)

PO# 8040101

Made In China

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Yankee Candle® Co.

1064521

88888

99999

YCC DESCRIPTION P4

2.1a Packaging Container Requirements

YCC uses bar code scanning technology to track inventory throughout our facilities. The following

guidelines must be followed so that your product can be received and processed efficiently and

accurately. Use of a pallet sheet must be approved by the buyer and receiving facility

All packaging container label types/pallet sheets require a “bar code” labeled with the following

items/information (Diagram 1b)

 YCC product description

 YCC SKU (human readable numeric)

 Product or raw material barcode (Code 128 or Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology required)

 Manufactured date

 Quantity

Diagram 1b

Speed FC ONLY

 Each “inner” piece should have its own box with the UPC scan code on the box

 No price tickets are required on product (Diagram 2b)

Diagram 2b

TOP HAT - FELT

1064521

mm/dd/yyyy

Master Carton Qty.

PO# 8040101

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Additional Information Required

Diagrams 3b, 4b and 5b indicate how this information can be applied to three varying packaging container

types. Use of a pallet sheet for this requirement must be approved by buyer and receiving facility

 Supplier model or item number

 YCC receiving location and address

 YCC purchase order number

 Country of origin

Diagram 3b Diagram 4b

Diagram 5b

2.2 Master Carton Restrictions

In order to minimize damage during transit and ensure ease of movement throughout our conveyor

systems, the following requirements must be met:

 All cartons must be taped.

Not Acceptable: Glued carton top (glued carton bottom is acceptable)

Stapled cartons

Plastic or metal banding / straps

The use of “packaging peanuts” or heat shrinking is strictly

prohibited

YCM, YCP and Speed FC Only

 All cartons must be single SKU.

Ship To:

Yankee Candle Company

YCI

102 Christian Lane

Whately MA 01093

Carton Qty. 4 (2 Inner Packs of 2 pc ea.)

PO# 8040101

Made In China

TOP HAT - FELT

1064521

mm/dd/aaaa

Master Ctn Qty. PO#8040101

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YCG, YCV and YCW Only

 Mixed SKU cartons are acceptable, but must be clearly marked. Product within these cartons

must be segregated by SKU and a UPC barcode label must be applied.

2.3 Packaging Requirements

It is expected that your product will be packed safely for shipment to and from our facilities. Please

note the following:

 Inner packs – YCC will combine your inner pack with inner packs of other products. Packaging

should fully accommodate your product; assume there will not be any additional packing

material (other than void fill) added to the shipping carton.

 Full case product – If the packaging of your product does not contain inner packs or the critical

dimensions of the master carton are greater than 20.5”(L) X 13” (W) X 11” (H), it should be

assumed that this product will ship in the packaging you have provided. As a majority of our

shipments are small parcel, YCC expects that this master carton will pass ISTA 1A testing.

Failure to pass could result in charge backs and rejection of the shipment.

2.4 Product Quantities

Product must be shipped in the agreed to increments of:

 Master carton quantities

 Inner pack quantities

 Unit quantities

Changes in master carton or inner pack quantities must be requested in writing and submitted for

approval at least 30 days prior to delivery date. Changes are prohibited unless written authorization

is provided by the YCC buyer and YCC Compliance Department.

2.5 Master Carton Configurations

Product must be shipped in the agreed to carton specifications:

 Case Dimensions

 Case weight

Changes in master carton configurations must be requested in writing and submitted for approval no later

than 30 days prior to delivery date. Full case quantities are required; partials create costly labor in our DC.

Changes are prohibited unless written authorization is provided by the YCC buyer and YCC Compliance

Department.

Failure to comply with carton configurations will result in chargeback’s.

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2.6 Conveyable and Non Conveyable Master Carton

YCM, YCP, and Speed FC Requirements Only

Productivity and efficiency depend upon maximizing the number of SKU’s that can be transported

on our conveyor system. All suppliers need to consider the following master carton specifications

during the product design phase.

We will work aggressively with all suppliers to attain our carton dimension standards.

 All conveyable cases must be regularly shaped six sided cartons that have all flaps sealed,

with no loose pieces or protrusions. The bottoms and sides of all cases must be smooth, flat

and must not distort during normal handling.

 Master carton flaps should seal along the length of the carton (see Diagram 5).

Master cartons that seal at the width are not acceptable (see Diagram 6)

Diagram 5 Diagram 6

Master Carton Size Requirements

Min. Max.

Length: 12” 20 ½”

Width: 10” 13”

Height: 6” 11”

Weight: 3 lbs. 45 lbs.

 Packaging requirements – Please see section 2.3 for full case product guidelines.

 Over sized props or master cartons must be approved by the Compliance Department.

 All inner packs for over sized cartons must have shippable inner pack packaging

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TEAM LIFT LABEL APPLICATION

 Team Lift labels are required on cartons weighing more then 45 lbs

 Team lift label must be applied to all cartons 24”x4”x48”L or larger

 Team lift label must be applied to the front of the carton in the upper right hand

corner of the carton

YCW and YCV Requirements Only

Master cartons may fluctuate (higher or lower) from the above size requirements.

45 lb. maximum weight restriction applies.

2.7 Product Ticketing

 If specified on the purchase order, suppliers are required to pre-ticket all product with a

UPC-A number and retail price prior to shipment. It is expected that product is ready for

sale without any additional YCC handling.

 It is recommended that suppliers inspect their price tickets for barcode readability and

accuracy prior to shipping.

Ticketing Options:

 Supplier generated tickets are required.

 Suppliers that cannot generate their own tickets, YCC recommends using Premier Barcode

Systems. (see page 12)

 Product labeling and UPC numbers must comply with UPC-12 (UPC-A symbology).

2.8 Product Labeling (All Facilities)

 If specified on the purchase order, suppliers are required to place additional

labeling on each unit (i.e. country of origin; caution label, tea light use only etc.)

 All items imported into the USA must have the country of origin on each piece as well as on

master cases. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in charge backs.

All expenses incurred by YCC to prepare your product to “floor ready” will result in charge

backs

TOP HAT - FELT

1064521

08/01/04

Master Ctn Qty. PO#8040101

Ship To:

Yankee Candle Company

YCI

102 Christian Lane

Whately MA 01093

Carton Qty. 4 (2 Inner Packs of 2 pc ea.)

PO# 8040101

Made In China

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TICKETING PROCEDURE & GUIDELINES

Suppliers are required to pre-ticket all saleable merchandise with a UPC bar code and retail price prior to

shipment as indicated on the YCC Purchase Order. Bar code price tickets must utilize UPC-A (12 digit)

symbology. Format, layout, and placement of ticket must adhere to ticketing guidelines.

Suppliers are encouraged to print their own price tickets. If supplier does not currently have ticket printing

equipment or a printing source, YCC recommends Premier Barcode Systems.

F.1 PREMIER BARCODE SYSTEMS

 Tickets for each order are printed, bundled and shipped by Premier Barcode Systems

directly to the supplier. A detailed packing slip is included with each order.

 Suppliers will be billed directly by Premier Barcode Systems for ticket supply expense.

 To initiate participation with Premier Barcode Systems, call 1-610-791-3808, fax 1-610-

791-2606 or e-mail [email protected]. Their website is

www.premierbarcode.com.

F.2 PREMIER BARCODE SYSTEMS PRICE TICKET SUPPLY PROGRAM

 Premier Barcode Systems has created a Supplier/supplier program for the supplier who does

not own ticket printing equipment and would like to purchase an approved YCC ticket

supply.

F.3 SUPPLIER PRINTING EQUIPMENT

 If the supplier owns ticket printing equipment they should follow the ticket format and layout

as detailed below. Sample tickets must be submitted to the appropriate YCC buyer for

appearance, accuracy and scanning approval.

All suppliers must strictly adhere to the YCC Ticketing Guidelines.

 All products must be ticketed with a UPC-A symbology bar code and YCC retail/suggested

retail price. The only exceptions are those items which have no surface area where a ticket

can be applied. This is determined at the discretion of YCC and indicated on the YCC

Purchase Order.

 Tickets are placed on the product according to specific guidelines outlined in this guide to

ensure that guests will be able to locate them easily (See F.5).

 Within the area defined for ticket location, the ticket must not cover the logo or important

text (including, but not limited to country of origin, age dating, or warning statements).

 Tickets must be placed to read in the same direction as text on the packaging or product.

 Tickets must be aligned and not “floating” on the package.

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Yankee Candle® Co.

1234567

88888

99999

YCC DESCRIPTION P6

$4.99

Yankee Candle® Co.

1234567

88888

99999

YCC DESCRIPTION P6

$4.99

1234567

88888

99999

$4.99

BACK

Yankee Candle® Co.

YCC DESCRIPTION P6

FRONT

F.4 TICKET STYLES AND REQUIRED INFORMATION

The Yankee Candle® Co.” logo in Intermec Swiss Mono Bold 8 pt. black IS REQUIRED ON

MOST PRICE TICKETS/CONTACT APPROPRIATE BUYER.

PERFORATED TICKETS MAY BE REQUIRED/CONTACT APPROPRIATE BUYER.

All labels and price tickets should be white. Detailed product information must be included as indicated

below. Images below are layout and style reference only; they are not actual size or actual data.

1. GENERAL LABEL

An adhesive Price Ticket, most commonly used on hard goods. Approximate

Dimensions: 1.25” wide x 1.12” tall with perforation at .15” from bottom.

 YCC SKU number (as readable text)

 UPC-A bar code (Supplier or YCC)

 UPC-A embedded number (as readable text)

 YCC SKU Description

 Retail/Suggested Retail Price on perforated section

2. HANG TAG

A hanging, non-adhesive Price Ticket, most commonly used

on apparel. Approximate dimensions: 1.25” wide x 2.25” tall with

perforation at 25” from bottom.

 YCC SKU number (as readable text)

 UPC-A bar code (Supplier or YCC)

 UPC-A embedded number (as readable text)

 YCC SKU Description

 Retail/Suggested Retail Price on perforated section

3. BUTTERFLY

An adhesive (barbell) Price Ticket, most commonly used on ornaments. Can either be top or

side connected to wrap around object and adhere to itself.

Approximate dimensions: 2.25” wide x 0.67” tall

 YCC SKU number (as readable text)

 UPC-A bar code (Supplier or YCC)

 UPC-A embedded number (as readable text)

 YCC SKU Description

 Retail/Suggested Retail Price

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1234567

88888

99999

$4.99

4. MINI LABEL

An adhesive Price Ticket, used only on merchandise with a limited surface area which is too

small to accommodate a general label.

Approximate dimensions: 1.25” wide x 0.67” tall

 YCC SKU number (as readable text)

 UPC-A bar code (Supplier or YCC)

 UPC-A embedded number (as readable text)

 Retail/Suggested Retail Price on perforated section

F.5 TICKETING PLACEMENT

The price ticket should generally be placed over the existing supplier UPC. If the supplier UPC is

not being used by YCC on a saleable item, the supplier UPC must be completely covered by either

the price ticket or by other means.

 Ticket - 1. GENERAL LABEL

Location: Place price ticket on bottom center of item.

Types of product: candles, candle accessories, books, glassware, toys, furniture

Location: Place price ticket on back, bottom left corner

Types of product: mirrors and framed pictures

 Ticket – 2. HANG TAG

Location: Attach to sewn in label at the neck or waistband.

Types of product: apparel, hats

 Ticket – 3. BUTTERFLY

Location: Place butterfly label around loop of hanger and pinch together neatly.

Types of product: ornaments, candle rings, filigree candle holders

 Ticket – 4. MINI LABEL

Location: Place price ticket on bottom of item.

Types of Products: small toys, pens, pencil

F.6 Ticket Quality

Ticket quality must be appropriate to use. Suggested adhesive is Permanent Fasson S333.

Synthetic=polyester on thermal transfer stock is suggested when extra strength or crisper lettering

Is needed, or where a “bleed” into the ticket may take place.

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UCC14 Master Carton Content Label Sample (4” X 6”)

UCC14 Inner Pack Content Label Sample (4” X 6”)

YCC Description

Field: 27 characters

maximum

Font Size: 22 maximum

YCC SKU

Field: 7 characters

maximum

Font Size: 60 minimum

UCC14 CODE

Human Readable Numeric

Field: 14 characters

Font: 22 minimum

MFG DATE

Format:

MM/DD/YYYY

Font: 16 minimum

BAR CODE

Code Type: 128 or

Interleaved 2 of 5

Width: 29.5 ml

Size: 1 ¾” x 3 ¼”

maximum

Quantity

Header Field: Master

Carton Qty.

Qty. Field: 6 characters

Font: 16 minimum

Quantity

Header Field: Inner Pack Qty.

Qty. Field: 6 characters

Font: 16 minimum

Digit 1

Package

Indicator

(PI)

Digits 2 & 3

UPC numbering

System/EAN

Country prefix

Digits 4-8

Manufacturer

Code

Digits 9-13

Item ID

Number

Digit 14

Check Digit

BAR CODE

ITF-14 is the GSI

implementation of an

interleave 2 of 5 bar code

SCC-14 bar code consists

of the following pieces of

data

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BAR CODE

Code Type: 128 or

Interleaved 2 of 5

Width: 29.5 ml

Size: 1 ¾” x 3 ¼”

maximum

YCC SKU

Field: 7 characters

maximum

Font Size: 60

minimum

Consumable Supply / Packaging Container

SKU Label Sample (4” X 6”)

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3. Order Fulfillment

Unless Otherwise Noted

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

It is the goal of YCC to receive our orders 100% complete and on time.

3.1 Fill Rate (YCM, Speed FC only)

 Split shipments (multiple LTL – Less than Trailer Load) are prohibited unless approved in writing

by the appropriate YCC transportation manager.

 To better manage our receiving personnel and schedule, you must notify delivery facility when

your shipment exceeds one trailer load. This should also be noted on the ASN (Advance

Shipment Notice) when submitted.

 Please note that an ASN is required for each shipment. ( See Section 5.2 )

3.2 Delivery / Cancel Dates

 All YCC purchase orders are transmitted with a “delivery/arrival” date for each line item. Some

purchase orders may also be transmitted with “cancel” dates.

 It is expected that all purchase orders arrive at the appropriate facility on its delivery/arrival date.

YCC reserves the right to refuse product if delivery is attempted after expiration of

delivery/arrival date or cancel date (if applicable on your purchase order). Early and Late

deliveries will result in charge backs.

3.3 Collect Suppliers

 It is the responsibility of the supplier to insure the order is tendered to the carrier with sufficient

time to insure the shipment arrives on the scheduled delivery date. Transit times may be obtained

by calling CPA International (See Section 6) at least seven (7) days prior to the delivery date.

LTL transit times do not include the day of pick up, weekends, or holidays. TL (Trailer Load)

transit times do not include the day of pick up.

3.4 Mis-Ships

 Product and quantities shipped to YCC owned or operated facilities must match the purchase

order.

Each shipment must have a packing slip that reflects the product and quantity in that shipment.

Example - If there is more than 1 shipment for the same PO/Product each shipment needs to have

its own packing slip showing product and quantities in that shipment. Combined/Master Packing

slips are not accepted.

 Products shipped to an incorrect location will result in charge backs, in addition to being

returned, or forwarded, at supplier’s expense.

 Discrepancies in product model number; SKU number; unit of measure or quantity (see Section

2.4), are considered mis-ships and may be returned at supplier expense.

Mis-ships will result in charge backs.

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3.5 Backorders

 YCC expects to have the entire purchase order filled on the initial shipment. If a supplier expects

to ship a

backorder, the YCC buyer must be notified in writing prior to the ship date.

3.6 Invoicing

If you currently send Invoices by mail, we ask that you start to e-mail your invoices to the e-mail address

below. (according to which Yankee Candle Company you are billing)

 Email Addresses:

 Yankee Candle Co., Inc. – [email protected]

 Yankee Candle Canada – [email protected]

 Yankee Candle S.R.O - [email protected]

Note that each email is to contain only one invoice

 Invoice must be sent as an attachment (Format: tiff or pdf only)

 Invoices must be sent ONE invoice per e-mail.

 Do not e-mail links to invoices.

 Do not embed the invoice into the e-mail.

 Do not use this e-mail address for invoice inquiries.

 This email is for invoices ONLY. Do not send statements or duplicate copies of

invoices.

For all NON-INVOICE communication or inquiries please contact our AP department directly at:

• Yankee Candle Co., Inc. & Yankee Candle Canada- [email protected]

• Yankee Candle S.R.O. – [email protected]

• Yankee Candle Co. (FLAGSHIP stores) – [email protected]

Please do not include the invoice with the shipment.

• Unless authorized for summary invoicing, suppliers must submit only one purchase order perinvoice.

Failure to comply with order fulfillment guidelines will result in charge backs.

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4. Pallet Requirements

Unless Otherwise Noted

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

All shipments, excluding small package/parcel shipments or containerized imported freight shipments, must

be palletized and adhere to the specifications outlined below unless approved, in writing, by the Receiving

facility

4.1 Pallet Specifications

 Pallets must be 48” x 40 “, hard wood (#1 or R1) pallets only (exceptions apply for oversized

product; which must be authorized, in writing, by the appropriate receiving facility in advance of

shipment).

 Four-way entry pallets (entry from all sides) only.

 Pallets must be in good condition and cannot have cracked stringers, headers, supports or nails

sticking up.

 Not Accepted: CHEP Pallets, Block, cardboard, plastic, and winged pallets.

 YCC does not participate in pallet exchange programs.

Example of a Four-way pallet (48” X 40”dimensions shown)

48”

40”

4.2 Pallet Configurations

 Maximum single pallet height is 50” (including pallet).

 Maximum double-stacked pallet height is 100” (including pallets).

Note: Additional pallet bracing materials (i.e. corner guards, slip sheets) are acceptable at YCP

only.

No double stacked pallets allowed at YCV and YCW.

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Additional Requirements (All facilities)

 Pallets must be layered or grouped by SKU.

 Full pallet quantities must be maintained on subsequent shipments of the same SKU.

 Multiple SKU’s may be palletized only if all quantities are contained on the pallet and not spread

across several pallets.

When building pallets with multiple SKU’s it is recommended that the greatest quantity of

any single SKU be palletized first, stacking the SKU’s with lower quantity on top. Pallets

must be clearly marked.

 Tiers must be interlocked and identical throughout the pallet.

 It is not acceptable to “chimney stack” pallets; the product cannot be stacked around the edge of

the pallet with the middle space left empty.

 Pallets must be adequately wrapped with clear stretch wrap to ensure pallets arrive intact at all

YCC receiving locations.

A minimum of 3 revolutions on top and bottom and the wrap must adhere to the pallets.

 Product must be contained within the pallet specifications. It is unacceptable for the product to

extend past the pallet dimensions by more than 1 inch in any direction. Note: this requirement

“will be strictly enforced”

If a supplier cannot meet the pallet configurations please contact the appropriate buyer and

YCC receiving facility prior to delivery. Special arrangements may need to be made prior to

arrival to prepare this product to “floor ready”.

 Exterior layer of cartons must be placed on pallets with labels facing outward.

 Multiple purchase orders shipped on the same trailer; bill of lading must reference each purchase

order

 Multiple purchase orders shipped on a single pallet are not acceptable; one purchase order per

pallet required.

Pallets not properly configured require additional handling to repalletize, rewrapping, down stacking or

segregate product.

4.3 Trailer/Container Loading

 Suppliers are responsible for properly loading trailers and floor loaded containers. Pallets and

floor loaded cartons should be loaded in a manner that minimizes shifting and damage under

normal transportation conditions. Blocking and bracing is the responsibility of the shipper.

 Pallets and floor loaded cartons should be loaded in a manner that maximizes the cubing of the

trailer.

Any damages or additional handling incurred because freight was not properly loaded and/or secured will be

the responsibility of the suppliers. YCC reserves the right to refuse damaged freight or request a Return

Authorization (RA). If an RA is requested and not received within five (5) working days the cost of the

damaged freight will be deducted from the invoice and goods will be disposed of at YCC’s discretion, at

suppliers’ expense.

Failure to comply with trailer and container loading specifications will result in charge backs.

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5. Shipment Documentation

Unless Otherwise Noted

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

Suppliers are responsible for accuracy on all shipment documentation; Packing List, Bill of Lading and

Advance Shipment Notice (ASN), Certificate of Analysis (C of A) – Required with each shipment that

contains FDA Regulated product.

Incorrect or missing information will result in charge backs.

5.1 Packing Slips

Each shipment must contain a complete and accurate packing slip.

 Each trailer of a multi-trailer shipment must have its own packing slip, detailing product shipped

within each trailer. A combined packing slip, a copy of which is attached to each shipment, is not

acceptable.

 Each order of a multi-purchase order shipment must also have its own packing slip.

These requirements are strictly enforced.

The packing slip must specify the following:

 Freight Terms (Prepaid or Collect)

 Shipment date

 YCC Purchase Order number

 Blanket Purchase Orders require a Release # on the Packing Slip

 YCC SKU number

 YCC SKU description

 Supplier model or item number (if available)

 Supplier Order number

 Total number of units shipped by SKU

 Total number of master cartons shipped by SKU

 Total number of pallets shipped

 Number of units per master carton

 Number of inner packs per master carton

 Number of units per inner pack

 Trailer/Container Number

 Note: Any variations such as shipping a different SKU or a SKU not listed will result in a charge

back.

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Other Guidelines:

 Packing slips must be typed or computer generated; handwritten modifications or changes are

not acceptable.

 The packing slip must be placed inside a packing slip envelope.

 The packing slip envelope must be attached to a carton located on the last pallet loaded on the

trailer/container.

 The envelope should not be placed on the stretch wrap.

 The packing slip can be placed inside the carton (upper flap) with a highly visible “packing slip

enclosed” sticker applied to the outside of the carton.

 The packing slip must be easily accessible to the receivers and not buried on the pallet.

 Personal care items must have expiration date’s on all paperwork

 Certificate of Analysis must be provided for all FDA regulated product lines and must be easily

accessible

 If a Certificate of Analysis is required they must accompany both the ASN and shipment

5.2 Advance Shipment Notice (ASN)

To expedite the receiving process an ASN must be provided to the appropriate YCC owned or operated

facility prior to delivery. The ASN can either be faxed or sent electronically to the appropriate YCC

owned or operated facility 24 hours prior to delivery.

 An ASN is not required on drop shipments to YCC satellite stores.

The ASN should provide the same information as the packing slip Suppliers may use a copy of a packing

slip as their ASN, but it must arrive to the appropriate YCC facility 24 hours prior to delivery. It is

recommended that the ASN be forwarded to YCC the day a shipment leaves the suppliers facility. An

ASN does not replace the packing slip; both are required for each shipment.

5.3 Bills of Lading

It is the supplier’s responsibility to provide all required information on the bill of lading. The bill of

lading must correspond to the packing slip(s) and contain the following information:

 Freight Terms (Prepaid or Collect)

 Complete name and address of the supplier

 Complete address of the YCC owned or operated facility

 Shipment Date

 Purchase Order number(s) if shipping multiple PO’S in a shipment: All PO numbers must be clearly

marked.

 Total number of master cartons shipped or packaging containers shipped (corresponding to each

purchase order)

 Total number of pallets

 Total weight

 The proper commodity description as indicated by the NMFC tariff.

 The proper commodity class as indicated by the NMFC tariff.

 If density is required to accurately describe the product, please include density on bill of lading.

 A master bill of lading must be generated when multiple trailer loads are shipped on the same day.

 Must clearly state “Delivery Appointment required” and “Do Not Break Shrink Wrapped Skids”

on all bills.

 Trailer/Container number must be listed on the BOL, Packing Slip and ASN

Failure to follow these document requirements could delay the receiving process of your product and

will result in charge backs.

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Suppliers Name

Packing Slip / ASN

Street Address

City, State ZIP

DATE: MM/DD/YYYY

Phone and Fax

numbers

Bill To:

Yankee Candle Co., Inc.

Ship To:

Yankee Candle Co., Inc

Attn: Accounts Payable

Facility Name

PO Box 110

Facility Address

South Deerfield MA 01373

SUPPLIERS ORDER #

NUMBER

DATE

SHIPPED

SHIPPED VIA

FOB POINT

FREIGHT

TERMS

1025897

1045698

MM//DD/YY

CARRIER NAME

BOSTON

COLLECT OR

PREPAID

LINE

YCC SKU#

SUPPLIERS

MODEL #

YCC

DESCRIPTION

TOTAL

UNITS

ORDER

UNITS

PER

MASTER

CARTON

INNER PACKS

PER MASTER

CARTON

UNITS

PER

INNER

PACK

TOTAL

UNITS

SHIPPED

TOTAL

MASTER

CARTONS

SHIPPED

UNITS

BACK

ORDER

123456

P999

Large Shade

240

246810

p998

Tea light Holder

240

192

TOTAL PALLETS

SHIPPED: 2

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6. Domestic Routing Requirements

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

Please refer to Routing Matrix on the main page of our Supplier Website. http://vendor.yankeecandle.com/.

For any questions concerning YCC Routing Matrix please contact:

Kuebix (formally known as the Carrier Store) via email – [email protected]

Phone (978-298-2100) fax (978-298-2101)

Refer to the YCC routing matrix on the main page of the supplier website for updated routing instructions

6.1 Air Freight

The following procedures must be followed for all air freight shipments:

6.1.1 YCC Expense

 Obtain a written approval from the appropriate buyer.

 The supplier must provide the number of cartons; packages; pieces, date and time available to

ship; origin of shipment; length, width, height of pallet and overall weight.

 Kuebix will determine the most appropriate carrier to be used.

 The YCC buyer will provide the supplier with the purchase order number that must appear on the

air bill.

 Payment for air freight shipments sent without written authorization from the YCC buyer will

become the responsibility of the supplier.

6.1.2 Supplier Expense

 Air freight due to supplier negligence will be at supplier’s expense.

 The supplier must provide the number of cartons; packages; pieces, date and time available to

ship; origin of shipment; length, width and height of pallet and overall weight.

 The YCC buyer will provide suppliers with the purchase order number that must appear on the air

bill.

6.2 Small Parcel Shipments

All shipments less than 500 lbs. must be shipped via Fed-Ex Ground. Refer to the YCC routing

matrix on the main page of the supplier website for updated routing instructions.

http://vendor.yankeecandle.com/

 Please follow Fed-Ex weight and size restrictions.

 Do not add any additional insurance or handling charges to Fed-Ex shipments.

 Ship to address must be clearly indicated, preferably on the top of every carton.

 Multiple carton shipments; all cartons must be marked with the carton number and total number

of cartons (e.g. carton “1 of 10”)

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6.3 Less Than Truckload Shipments (LTL) & Third Party facility

Please refer to the YCC Routing Matrix found on the main page of the supplier website for shipments

that are fewer than 5 pallets or weigh less than 3,000 lbs. All purchase orders sent from original

origin to one destination, within a 24-hour period must be combined onto one bill of lading.

6.4 Import Containerized Shipment

Kuebix – via email – [email protected] phone (978-298-2100 fax (978-298-2101)

Refer to the YCC routing matrix on the main page of the supplier website for updated routing

instructions - http://vendor.yankeecandle.com/

Note: Any freight shipped to the incorrect address due to supplier error will result in a charge back.

6.5 Freight Billing

All Freight bills should be sent to the following address:

enVista

Attn: Freight Invoice Audit -The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.

11711 North Meridian Street, Suite 415

Carmel, IN 46032

A copy of the bill of lading must be attached to all freight bills.

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International Routing Guidelines

Direct Import Shipments

The following steps must be followed to obtain Direct Import shipment authorization:

1. Make a booking request to the YCC designated Freight Forwarder

2. Deliver product to the YCC designated Freight Forwarder or FOB Port of Export

3. Provide required import documentation to the YCC designated Freight Forwarder

Making a Booking Request to Freight Forwarder

Vendors are required to make a booking request to the authorized YCC freight forwarder at least 14 days

prior to the FOB DATE on the most resent YCC purchase order. The vendor is required to provide the

following information to the freight forwarder:

o YCC Purchase Order Number

o YCC SKU (item number)

o Total shipment quantity per SKU

o Total master carton quantity per SKU

o Dimensions of each master carton per SKU

o Weight of the master carton in pounds Per

o Total CBM per SKU

o Total CBM per shipment.

o Product readiness date to be delivered to the purchase order FOB location

o Vendor contact information

o Inco-terms

o Delivery Location

If for any reason the vendor is not ready for their appointed sailing, it is the vendor’s responsibility to notify

YCC at least 10 days prior to the vessel sailing or the vendor will be charged the full freight cost of the

shipment.

Obtain Authorization to ship from Freight Forwarder

For all import collect freight, YCC Freight Forwarder will determine the vessel/flight selection and container

consolidation configuration. The YCC agent/vendor/factory can not choose the vessel/flight selection and

can not determine consolidation configuration.

The freight forwarder will issue a ship order (S/0) providing the delivery cutoff and address of where the

freight should be delivered. The vendor is responsible to pay the freight costs to get the product to the FOB

port listed on the YCC purchase order. YCC will take possession of the freight at the FOB port and transport

to the appropriate YCC location.

Vendor must send a complete ISF CSV file to Expeditors International, YCC Freight Forwarder, and origin

office.

Vendor must have 3-4 free days at the port.

Deliver Product to the Freight Forwarder or FOB Port of Export

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The vendor is responsible to deliver product to the YCC Freight Forwarder (or FOB Port of Export) per the

instructions given at the time of booking request. If any of the booking information provided to the YCC

Freight Forwarder has changed, the vendor must inform their YCC C Buyer and YCC Supply Chain

Specialist as soon as possible.

If for any reason the vendor is not ready for their appointed sailing, it is the vendor’s responsibility to notify

YCC at least 10 days prior to the vessel sailing or the vendor will be charged full freight cost of shipment.

Shipment can not be routed if you are close to your FOB Date found on the latest Purchase order. Your

delivery window will have to be moved by your buying office.

Import Document Requirements

All Direct Import shipments must include the following standard documents, and/or any other

additional documents required, for proper customs clearance:

o Forwarder’s Cargo Receipt consigned to YCC

o Commercial Invoice

o Packing List

o Inspection Statement

o Beneficiary Statement

o Textile Declaration - If required

o Plant & Plant Product Declaration Form – Also know as the Lacey Act

o Visa – If required

o Wood Packaging Material Statement

 This shipment does not contain Wood Packaging Material (WPM)

 If WPM is used: a statement certifying that the WPM is stamped with the approved IPPC

markings

Handwritten documents are not allowed.

Commercial Invoice Requirements

o Must be in English

o Full name and address of YCC vendor

o Full name and address(including city, province & postal code) of Manufacturer (factory where

goods are produced)

o YCC Vendor number

o YCC purchase order number

o Vendor invoice number

o Vendor invoice date

o Terms of sale

o Notation of Vendor payment terms

 Letter of Credit number (if applicable)

 Wire Transfer

o Proper full commodity description and details

o YCC sku number and complete product description

o Price in USD on unit and extension level

o Total number of units by sku

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o Total number of units on shipment

o Harmonized Tariff numbers (HTS#’s) and applicable duty rates

o Country of Origin (where goods were manufactured)

o Total number of cartons and dimensional weight (cube)

o Net and Gross weights in kilos for each sku (if multiple sku’s)

o Net and Gross weights for entire shipment kilos

o Notation of “no wood packaging material” or “Wood packaging material used with proper IPPC

markings” on Vendor invoice (if not provided on a separate document)

o China Commodity Inspection Bureau (CCIB) label on invoice and on shipping/retail cartons (only

for Ceramic Tableware from China)

o Signature and date

Packing List Requirements

o Must be in English

o Full name and address (including city, province and postal code) of Manufacturer (factory where

goods are produced)

o Country of Origin of where goods were manufactured

o YCC vendor number

o YCC purchase order number

o Total number of units by sku

o Total number of units on shipment

o Case pack at sku level

o Total number of cartons and dimensional weight (cube)

o Net and Gross weights in kilos for each sku (if multiple sku’s)

o Net and Gross weights for entire shipment in kilos

o Signature and date

Documentation Distribution Instructions

o Commercial Invoice and Packing List & other required documents are to be surrendered to the

Freight Forwarder no later than 72 hours of vessel sailing.

o If the Shipper is not the party who issues the purchase price invoice (Vendor invoice to YCC), it is

still the Vendor’s responsibility to make sure all documents are surrendered to our Freight Forwarder

at origin within 72 hours of vessel sailing. No surrendering the documents within the stated

timeframe could generate performance chargeback’s.

Air Shipment Routing Instructions

o All air shipments must be authorized in writing by the YCC buyer listed on your purchase order.

Reasons for product requiring air shipment

o Late shipment of goods that can not meet our ship date parameters via ocean services

o Balance of goods that were not able to ship via ocean services to complete an order.

o Replacement for previously received damage product.

Air shipments will be at the vendor’s expense (air freight charges paid at origin) unless otherwise stated in

writing by YCC. You may ship using your own freight forwarder: however, we strongly request that air

freight shipments be done through YCC preferred freight forwarder.

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If air freight shipment is shipping via courier service (IE: DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc) or on a direct Master Air

Waybill, commercial documents are to be attached to the package or emailed directly to Expeditors

International, YCC US Customs Broker, before arrival. Expeditors contact information is stated below in this

document.

YCC preferred freight forwarder for air shipments is Expeditor International

Please contact your local Expeditors office to make booking and delivery arrangements.

YCC directive to its vendors on any air shipment is that the terms of the move need to be to our

destination warehouse door. Delivered to our door means the vendor will be responsible for the

following destination charges:

o Airport charges (DAD fees, handling charges, etc)

o Broker entry fees

o Any costs incurred for storage of the shipment due to missing documents, manifest problems, or

failure to send YCC the pre-alert and/or commercial documents

o Trucking charges to deliver goods to our warehouse

YCC Customs Broker Information

Expeditors US customer broker is Expeditors International.

Once freight is booked, either through Expeditors or vendor’s forwarder, pre-alert and all commercial

documents must be emailed to:

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc – Boston Location

o Primary Contact: Stacey Marchand

Email: [email protected]

o Secondary Contact: Mike Avery

Email: [email protected]

o Lead Agent: Agata Lograsso

Email: [email protected]

Email Expeditors primary, secondary and lead agent in all pre-alert correspondence with commercial

documentation.

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7. Delivery and Carrier Requirements

Unless Otherwise Noted

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

7.1 YCC Delivery Appointments

Delivery appointments are required for deliveries to all YCC owned or operated facilities. A

minimum of 24 hours advance notice is required to schedule an appointment.

When scheduling a delivery appointment the following information must be provided:

 Delivering carrier, contact name and phone number

 Shipper/Supplier name

 Number of purchase orders being delivered and all purchase order numbers

 Number of master cartons or packaging containers

 Number of pallets

7.2 Carrier Requirements

 Carriers are expected to arrive on time. On time is defined as ½ hour prior or ½ hour after

scheduled appointment time. Early arrivals will be asked to await their appointment time; YCC

owned or operated facilities reserve the right to refuse late arrivals.

 No additional purchase orders should be added to the delivery appointment unless the receiving

facility is notified and authorization given. YCC owned or operated facilities reserve the right to

refuse deliveries for purchase orders without appointments.

 Shipments must be delivered intact.

The carrier is responsible for tendering freight in the same manner and configurations as tendered at

origin. It is the responsibility of the supplier to make these arrangements with the carrier.

Supplier selected carriers (prepaid shipments) failing to comply with delivery and carrier requirements are

subject to charge backs.

Suppliers will be responsible for charge backs incurred by supplier selected carrier.

7.3 Palletized Shipments

 All pallets must also be shrink-wrapped a minimum of 3 revolutions on top and bottom and the

wrap must adhere to the pallets.

 If the carrier is unable to attain an accurate count of master cartons or packaging containers due to

the manner in which the pallet is built, the bill of lading must state: “ Pallets Said To Contain”

 If YCC cannot confirm master carton quantity, YCC will confirm bill of lading for pallet quantity

and document “Subject to Count and Inspection”.

 If the bill of lading is noted “Said to Contain” the carrier is responsible for the number of pallets

stated. Any master carton shortage is the responsibility of the supplier.

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7.4 Small Parcel Shipments

 Product damaged due to the supplier not packaging freight to withstand “normal” parcel shipping

will be the responsibility of the supplier and subject to a charge back. As stated in section 2.3 the

master carton needs to pass ISTA 1A testing.

 Note: No delivery appointments are necessary for small parcel deliveries.

7.5 Air Freight Shipments

 Delivery appointments are required for all air freight shipments. YCC Delivery Appointments

(Section 7.1) requirements must be met prior to YCC accepting delivery. Exceptions apply for

small parcel air deliveries.

 An ASN must arrive prior to YCC accepting delivery appointment.

7.6 Import Containerized Shipments

 Delivery appointments are required for all import containers. YCC Delivery Appointments

(Section 7.1) requirements must be met prior to YCC accepting delivery.

 YCC requires approximately two hours to off load containers.

 An ASN must arrive prior to YCC accepting delivery appointment.

YCC reserves the right to postpone the scheduling of any appointment, at no cost to YCC, if all of the

necessary information is not provided or available.

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8. Product Returns

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

 Product returned to supplier due to supplier error, defective product, mis-ships, may be shipped

directly from the store level or consolidated at YCC owned or operated facilities. In all instances

product will be shipped collect using the supplier’s carrier of choice.

 YCC will pass through to suppliers all charge backs from YCC customers for any of the above

reasons.

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9. Charge Back Process

This section applies to all YCC owned or operated facilities

YCC Supplier Compliance Guidelines are an integral part of our supplier relationship.

Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in this document will result in charge backs.

9.1 Compliance Database

YCC utilizes a shipment tracking database to ensure the accuracy of Supplier Compliance within

these Guidelines.

This database will be maintained by The Yankee Candle Company Inc., and a copy of any and all

discrepancies, as outlined in these requirements, will be reviewed by the appropriate buyer,

compliance department and processed by YCC accounts payable department to the supplier’s

accounts.

All disputes must be made within 90 days of invoice date.

 A $25 minimum charge will be applied to all compliance error charge back records “an

administrative fee of $50 may also apply in accordance with the table below”.

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CHARGEBACK SUMMARY

Code

Violation

Violation Description

Expense Offset

Administration

Fee of $50

1. Product Quality

101

Product Quality - Defective

a. Defective: Fit, Form or Function

(a-c)

110% of invoice value

b. Defective: Form

110% of invoice value

c. Defective: Function

110% of invoice value

d. Defective: Discovered by YCC

customer

Actual YCC cost plus 10%

e. Defective: Aesthetic - not in

acceptable range

110% of invoice value

102

Product Quality - Inspection /

Testing

a. 3rd party inspection: CoO

Actual YCC cost plus 10%

b. Testing: CoO

Actual YCC cost plus 10%

c. 100% Inspection - YCC

Actual YCC cost plus 10%

d. 100% Inspection - 3rd party

(includes transportation to/from)

Actual YCC cost plus 10%

103

Product Quality - Request to

Destroy

a. Destroy at YCC - per pallet

charge

$100 / pallet

104

Product Quality - Failure to submit

test documents to YCC prior to

shipment

a. 1st Offence

$100

b. 2nd Offence

$250

c. 3rd Offence

$500

105

Product Quality -Failed Inbound

Inspections

a. 1st Offence

$250

b. 2nd Offence or 10% of the cost of

the failed lot received

$500

c. 3rd Offence or 10% of the cost of

the failed lot received

$1,000

2. "Floor Ready" Requirements

201

Master Carton; Inner Pack;

Packaging Container

Requirements

a. Master Carton or Packaging

Container: bar code label or shipping

label is missing

.50 / master carton

Yes

b. Master Carton or Packaging

Container: required information

(Sec. 2.1) is incorrect or missing

.50 / master carton

Yes

c. Inner Pack: bar code label is

missing

.50 / inner pack

Yes

d. Inner Pack: required information

(Sec. 2.1) is incorrect or missing

.50 / inner pack

Yes

202

Master Carton; Packaging

Container Restrictions

a. Glued top, Staples, banding or

peanuts

1.25 / master carton

Yes

b. Staples used

1.25 / master carton

Yes

c. Straps/banding used

1.25 / master carton

Yes

d. Packaging peanuts used in

master carton

1.25 / master carton

Yes

203

Packaging Requirements

a. Master Carton: repackaging

required to avoid damages during

shipping

1.25 / master carton

Yes

b. Inner Pack: additional packing

material required to avoid damages

during shipping

1.25 / inner pack

Yes

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C. Over sized props – inner packs

must be in a shippable carton

1.25 / inner pack

Yes

204

Bar Code Quality

a. Master Carton or Packaging

Container: incorrect UCC14 label,

product number or SKU

.50 / master carton

Yes

b. Master Carton or Packaging

Container: bar code does not scan,

poor quality, wrong symbology

.50 / master carton

Yes

c. Inner Pack: incorrect UCC14

product number

.50 / inner pack

Yes

d. Inner Pack: bar code does not

scan, poor quality, wrong symbology

.50 / inner pack

Yes

e. Piece: incorrect UPC product

number

.50 / unit

Yes

f. Piece: bar code does not scan,

poor quality or wrong symbology

.50 / unit

Yes

205

Master Carton Configurations

a. Dimension or weight below

minimum requirements

1.25 / master carton

Yes

b. Dimension or weight exceed

maximum requirements

1.25 / master carton

Yes

C. Partial cartons

$100/ PO

206

Product Quantity

a. Master Carton Quantity: actual

differs from purchase order; no

authorization given

$100 / SKU

b. Inner Pack Quantity: actual differs

from purchase order; supplier

changed inner pack count (P) or

shipped in eaches; no authorization

given

$100 / SKU

c. Unit Quantity: actual differs from

purchase order; vendor shipped

eaches when YCC ordered inner

pack (P); no authorization given

$100 / SKU

207

Mixed master carton

a. Mixed UPC/SKU in one carton

$25 / carton

208

Product Ticketing

a. Product not ticketed; PO

requested product be ticketed

.50 unit

b. Product ticketed; PO requested

that product not be ticketed

.50 unit

c. Required ticketing information

incorrect or missing

.50 unit

209

Product Labeling

a. Required labeling not applied; PO

requested additional unit labeling

.50 unit / per requested label

3. Order Fulfillment

301

PO delivered early

a. 7 - 13 days prior to delivery /

arrival date

5% of invoice shipped early

b. 14 - 20 days prior to delivery /

arrival date

10% of invoice shipped early

c. 21 - 27 days prior to delivery /

arrival date

15% of invoice shipped early

d. 28 + days prior to delivery / arrival

date

20% of invoice shipped early

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302

PO delivered late

a. 7 - 13 days after delivery / arrival

date or cancel date

5% of invoice shipped late

b. 14 - 20 days after delivery / arrival

date or cancel date

10% of invoice shipped late

c. 21 - 27 days after delivery / arrival

date or cancel date

15% of invoice shipped late

d. 28 + days after delivery / arrival

date or cancel date

20% of invoice shipped late

303

Shortage

a. Packing slip qty. greater than

received qty.

$25 plus the cost of product will be

deducted from invoice

Yes

304

Overage

a. Packing slip qty. less than

received qty.

$100

Yes

305

Mis-Ships

a. Wrong product, SKU, Model # or

unit of measure shipped

$100 / pallet

4. Pallet Requirements

400

No Pallet

a. Freight not palletized

$50 / pallet used

401

Pallet Specification

a. Broken

$50 / pallet

b. Not 4 way

$50 / pallet

c. Smaller than required 40" X 48"

$50 / pallet

d. Greater than required 40" X 48"

$50 / pallet

e. Deck boards winged

$50 / pallet

f. Not made of wood

$50 / pallet

g CHEP Pallet used

$50 / pallet

402

Pallet Requirements

a. Exceeds 50" height requirement

$50 / pallet

b. Product exceeds 1 inch overhang

on any side of the pallet

$100 / pallet

403

Pallet Quantity

a. Quantity varies; layers are

required to be equal throughout

pallet

$50 / pallet

b. Quantity varies; vendor changed full

pallet quantity from previous shipment(s);

YCC not notified

$50 / pallet

404

Mixed Pallet

a. SKU is spread across multiple

pallets; could have been combined

$50 / pallet

b. Multiple PO's combined onto one

pallet; one PO per pallet is required

$50 / pallet

405

Trailer Loading

a. Pallets or product not sufficiently

secured for transit, additional

handling required to offload; Trailer

Load (TL) & Container shipments

$250 / shipment

5. Shipment Documentation

501

ASN

a. Not submitted prior to receipt of

product

$100 / shipment

b. Required information (Sec. 5.2) is

incorrect or missing

$100 / shipment

502

Packing Slip

a. Missing

$100 / shipment

b. Not accessible

$100 / shipment

c. Required information (Sec. 5.1) is

incorrect or missing

$100 / shipment

503

Bill of Lading

a. Required information (Sec. 5.3) is

incorrect or missing; prepaid and

collect shipments

$100 / shipment

504

Certificate of Analysis (C of A) –

a. Missing Certificate of Analysis (C

of A) – Required with each shipment

$100 / shipment

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6. Routing Requirements

601

Routing Requirements

a. Failure to following YCC Routing

Matrix; collect shipments only

$100 / shipment + freight

difference

Yes

b. Failure to give carrier the correct

Deliver To address

$100 / shipment

Yes

7. Delivery and Carrier Requirements

701

Delivery or Carrier Requirements

a. Failure to following YCC delivery

Appointments & Carrier

requirements; prepaid shipments

$100 / shipment

Yes

702

Damage Carrier

a. Pallets or product not sufficiently

secured for transit, resulting in

product damage; Less than Trailer

Load (LTL) shipments only

claim submitted to carrier

703

Damage Supplier

a. Pallets or product not sufficiently

secured for transit, resulting in

product damage; Trailer Load (TL)

shipments only

$100

b. Insufficient product packaging

resulting in damage; Parcel

shipments only

110% of invoice damaged

8. Product Returns

801

Return to Supplier - Freight

Charges

a. Supplier pays all freight charges

on returned product

Freight $ of product returned

802

Return to Supplier - YCC

Request / Buyer Approved

a. RTV by YCC request and YCC

buyer approved.

Invoice $ of product returned

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YCC Facility Contact Information

Facility

Address

Facility Contact Information

YCM

Phone: 413-712-9727

27 Yankee Candle Way

Fax: 413-665-7205

South Deerfield MA 01373

E-mail: [email protected]

YCP

Phone: 413-712-9384

102 Christian Lane

Fax: 413-665-8876

Whately, MA 01093

E-mail: [email protected]

YCG

Phone: 413-712-9600

1 Plain Road

Fax: 413-665-7810

South Deerfield MA 01373

YCV

25 Greenfield Road

South Deerfield MA 01373

YOH

The Yankee Candle Co.

175 Heritage Drive

Pataskala, OH 43062

enVista

YCW

YAH

Yankee Candle Co.

C/O enVista Attn: Freight Invoice Audit

11555 N Meridian Street Suite 300

Carmel, IN 46032

Yankee Candle Williamsburg 2200

Richmond Road Williamsburg, VA 23185

YAH

1 Better Way

Chicopee, MA 01022

Compliance Team

Supplier Web Site

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 413-712-9211 – 413-712-9201

Fax:

413-665-2491

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 740-964-5809

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone – 317-208-9100

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 1-877-616-6510 ext. 7502

Fax: 1-757-258-0030

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 413-712-9056

E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

http://vendor.yankeecandle.com

Revised 7/22/2021 Page 40 of 40

SUPPLIER COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. Supplier Compliance Guidelines is a comprehensive package that details

certain aspects of our business relationship including billing, ticketing, shipping, invoicing, packaging, and

labeling, with which we require all of our Suppliers to comply. Please pay particular attention to the

requirements included in this packet as these Guidelines will impact the flow of product from your facility to

our selling floor, and will be strictly enforced. Any deviation from these Guidelines without proper written

authorization will result in charge backs to your company.

Please sign and return this form acknowledging receipt and acceptance of these Compliance Guidelines.

Signature must be by an authorized individual of your company.

Mail to:

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.

Attn: Joshua Johnson

Compliance Department

27 Yankee Candle Way

South Deerfield, MA 01373 - 0110

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On behalf of the below named company, receipt is hereby acknowledged of The Yankee Candle Company,

Inc. Supplier Compliance Guidelines and further, the undersigned company does hereby represent that it is

familiar with the contents and terms thereof and hereby agrees to abide by such terms contained therein.

___________________________________

(Company Name)

_____________________________________

(Print Name)

Sign: ____________________________________

Date: ____________________________________