Ecommerce SOP Templates

5 pre-built SOPs for the operations that eat your time. Customize each one, assign responsibilities, and stop reinventing the wheel every day.

Most ecommerce teams reinvent the same processes every day. Orders get missed, returns take too long, and social posts go out without approval. These 5 SOPs cover the operations that eat the most time. Check off each step as you customize it for your team.

Tip: Replace placeholders like [X hours] with your actual targets. Assign a responsible person to each SOP and review quarterly.

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Order Fulfillment

End-to-end process from new order to courier handoff. Run this for every order to ensure nothing is missed.

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Customer Service Response

Standardize how your team handles every customer inquiry — from first response to ticket closure.

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Returns & Exchanges

Handle every return consistently — protect your margins and keep the customer relationship intact.

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Inventory Management

Weekly and monthly routines to keep stock levels accurate and prevent stockouts or dead inventory.

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Content & Social Media

Keep your content cadence consistent without scrambling for ideas or missing scheduled posts.

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Check off each step as you customize it. Your progress updates in real time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I customize these SOPs for my store?

Replace placeholders like [X hours] with your actual targets. Add your specific tools (e.g., Gorgias instead of generic "support inbox"). Assign a team member to own each SOP and set a review cadence — quarterly works well for most teams.

Do I need all 5 SOPs from day one?

No. Start with Order Fulfillment and Customer Service — these two have the highest impact on customer experience. Add Returns and Inventory once your volume justifies them. Content & Social Media can come last unless content is a primary growth channel.

How often should I update these SOPs?

Review quarterly or whenever you change a tool, process, or team structure. SOPs that are never updated become shelf-ware. The best teams treat them as living documents and update them the moment a process changes.

Can I use these SOPs with a team or VA?

That is exactly what they are designed for. SOPs eliminate the "let me show you how" bottleneck. Hand the relevant SOP to a new team member or virtual assistant and they can follow it independently. Add screenshots or Loom links for complex steps.

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