Automate your purchasing workflow with Sellercloud
Effortlessly create, track, and manage purchase orders in Sellercloud.
Enhance your purchasing workflow with Sellercloud – from purchase orders to vendor communication, receiving merchandise, and reconciliation.
Track the cost of products
Automatically track the costs associated with
each item including shipping, tariffs and more.
Vendor management
Manage your vendor contact info, products, and purchase history all from one single platform.
Automatic PO creation
When inventory levels are low, Sellercloud can be configured to automatically create purchase orders.
Purchase order approval
Maintain full control by ensuring that Purchase Orders are only sent to vendors after approval.
Link a purchase order to a sales order
Manage orders from suppliers and orders from customers quickly and conveniently.
Manage containers
Organize receiving processes for a larger number of POs by putting them into shipping containers.
Automate dropshipping
A purchase order can be automatcally created for your vendor once a dropship is requested.
Track serial numbers from PO to delivery
Link an item’s serial number to the related order and customer.
Multi-warehouse support
Easily manage inventory across different locations, allocate stock to specific warehouses, and track quantities in real-time.
Lot number and expiration tracking
Track lot numbers and expiration dates for your perishable inventory items. From receiving through fulfillment, keep your inventory fresh and sellable.
Reconciliation
Our seamless reconciliation allows you to promptly resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records at all times.
Custom columns and documents
Easily access specific information and documents related to Purchase Orders on your customized dashboard.
FAQ
What is a purchasing management system?
A purchasing management system, such as Descartes Sellercloud’s, is software that centralizes the process of procuring inventory and supplies, streamlines vendor management, and simplifies purchase order (PO) creation and management.
How can I automate purchase order creation?
Use a purchase management system, such as Descartes Sellercloud’s, which offers automation rules and reorder points that can trigger purchase orders when inventory levels fall below defined thresholds. This system will also allow you to automate POs for dropshipping.
How are purchase orders integrated with inventory management?
An all-in-one ecommerce growth platform, such as Descartes Sellercloud, supports integrations from external sources to import data related to purchase orders. Then, it consolidates your inventory levels, sales data, purchasing history, and vendor performance statistics to generate predictive purchasing recommendations and purchase orders.
Can I track the status of my purchase orders in Descartes Sellercloud?
Yes, Descartes Sellercloud’s real-time tracking and purchase order status updates help you monitor POs from creation through receipt.
How do Descartes Sellercloud’s purchasing features manage backorders?
Backorders are flagged automatically, and Descartes Sellercloud can notify you or trigger follow-up orders when stock is replenished.
How does Descartes Sellercloud assist with inventory forecasting for purchasing management?
Descartes Sellercloud’s integrated analytics provide insights into historical sales and inventory trends, including seasonal variations, to help inform future order planning.
