Inventory Forecasting SOP

Forecast future inventory needs based on past 90 days of sales, ensuring timely reorders and consistent stock levels for all FBA SKUs — preventing lost sales, delayed restocks, or unnecessary storage fees.

Prerequisites

• Access to Amazon Seller Central → Reports → Business Reports → Detail Page Sales and Traffic
• Access to Inventory Tracker Sheet (with COGS, lead times, and current stock)
• Knowledge of supplier lead times (production, shipping, and check-in)
• Access to Restock Reports or Restock Inventory tab in Seller Central

Procedure

1. Schedule Monthly Forecasting
2. Pull and Review Sales Data
3. Calculate Reorder Points
4. Determine Order Quantities
5. Adjust for Seasonality or Trends
6. Review Lead Times and Supplier Schedule
7. Communicate Reorder Needs

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• 7 numbered steps with exact Seller Central paths
• Fixes for the most common snags
• 2 copy-paste message templates
• When to escalate, and to whom
• How to confirm it worked
• Best practices to prevent repeats

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