If you are planning a new product launch or a major seasonal sale, you can request the ability to input sell-ahead numbers directly on an inbound Shipping plan (Purchase Order).
Why is this beneficial?
- This feature allows you to begin selling immediately without waiting for the physical product to arrive at the warehouse at no additional cost.
- Setting sell ahead allows you to begin selling with the ability to manage your customers' expectations around when their orders will ship.
How to Request Sell Ahead
- Request the Sell-ahead option displayed on your app by opening a ticket HERE.
- Once enabled, create a new Shipping Plan. Find steps HERE.
- While the Shipping plan is on a "Draft" status, add the sell ahead QTY to each line item (you do not need to input a QTY for every SKU).
- Once you have completed entering the rest of the information for the purchase order, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click Save.
Important notes:
- LVK load balances inventory throughout our facilities, which may result in receiving your shipping plan in Warehouse A and immediately transferring a percentage of your goods to Warehouse B; this adds a delay in getting product inventory in the system, causing a delay in available units for sale on your store. You can read more about load balancing HERE.
- You cannot input a sell-ahead number larger than the QTY inputted on the Shipping Plan; this helps you avoid overselling.
- Once you input the sell-ahead number and save the Shipping Plan, the sell-ahead QTY gets pushed to your store and cannot be edited on the Shipping Plan.
- You may not see the column to input sell-ahead numbers in your account if you didn't request this free option from our support team.
NOTE: In order to use the sell-ahead option, you must request that the support team turn it on. If you do not see the sell-ahead column on your purchase order screen, reach out to the support team HERE.