How to read a UNFI remittance

Payments vs. adjustments

UNFI applies cash as payments and adjustments. Deductions show up against these with a code and amount, and each has a payment or adjustment number you'll use to find it in the Dispute Center. Promotional detail (MCB backup) is sent separately, on request.

Map each line to a deduction type

• Shortages / misshipments — units UNFI says it didn't receive.
• Unsaleables — damage, spoilage, Fair Share and swell allowances.
• MCBs & off-invoice — promotional discounts and trade programs.
• Pricing / cost discrepancies — a cost or deal mismatch.
• Freight & backhaul — allowances for UNFI-managed transport.
• New-item / slotting — per-SKU, per-DC launch fees.

What to flag as you read

• Any line you can't tie to an approved deal, PO, or shipment.
• The same program or reference appearing twice.
• Shortages and pricing lines — the highest-recovery categories.
• Slotting fees billed for more DCs than you launched into.

Once each line has a type and status (valid / disputable / needs backup), you have a work queue to file against — request MCB backup by emailing supplierdeductiondisputemgmt@unfi.com where needed.