There are two types of inventory transfers: one is a transfer of inventory within the warehouse to quarantine or a non-sellable location. The second is a physical transfer of inventory from one warehouse to another. In this article we will review both types of inventory transfers and how you should request them, as well as special pricing associated with these types of transfers.
Two Types of Inventory Transfer
How to Request an Inventory Transfer - Quarantine/Non-Sellable
How to Request an Inventory Transfer - Warehouse to Warehouse
Pricing for Inventory Transfer Requests
Two Types of Inventory Transfer
There are two types of inventory transfer requests you can make via SFApp.
Inventory Transfer - Quarantine/Non-Sellable
This type of inventory transfer request is when a specific number of units need to be quarantined (or moved to a specific in-warehouse location) for any reason, typically due to:
- New shipment of same SKU arrived in new packaging so the request is to hold the new inventory in quarantine until the inventory with original packaging is sold through
- Issue indicated from vendor for a subset of product so inventory needs to be quarantined until further direction from a third party
- New launch - SKU arrived to facility but cannot be shared with the public until a specific date; request to move to quarantine (non-pickable location) as extra precautionary measure
- Any other reason to request SKU(s) isolation
Inventory Transfer - Warehouse to Warehouse
This type of inventory transfer request is when you need specific inventory moved from one fulfillment center to another. This would be outside of any normal load balancing performed by LVK.
How to Request an Inventory Transfer - Quarantine/Non-Sellable
- Submit a support ticket HERE.
- Select Special Projects, B2B/Wholesale, and FBA Requests as the Issue Type.
- In the description field, add the SKU details. Make sure to indicate exactly which units need to be moved and why you are requesting the transfer.
- Once you have finished filling out the form, please click Submit.
- Our Special Project team will reach out and work with you to complete the request.
NOTE: The more information you can provide to our Special Projects Team, the better. Feel free to upload any documents or SKU lists via the attachments field on the form.
How to Request an Inventory Transfer - Warehouse to Warehouse
To request an inventory transfer from one LVK Center to another, you will need to create both a special projects request, and a Transfer Manual Order. All of the steps needed are listed below with links to the appropriate Knowledge Base articles.
- Create a Transfer Manual Order. Steps to create Transfer Manual Order are HERE.
- Place the order on HOLD so the Special Project team can validate it. (Steps HERE)
- Create a Shipping Plan to the destination LVK Warehouse so we can receive the inventory. (Steps HERE)
NOTE: No shipping plan is needed if the inventory is being transferred to your own warehouse.
- Submit a Support Ticket for our Special Projects team HERE.
NOTE: Please be sure to include the Transfer Manual Order Number as well as the details relating to the Shipping Plan in your Special Projects Order Request.
Pricing for Inventory Transfer Requests
Inventory transfers are considered a Special Project. These inventory transfer requests are charged at the rate for Special Projects. We charge a minimum of $45/hr (USD) and a $50/hr (CAD) labor fee and processing.