How to efficiently update inventory on the Ozon platform: detailed steps

For sellers operating on the Ozon platform, timely updating of inventory is one of the key links to ensure the smooth operation of the business. This article aims to provide a simple guide for updating inventory to help sellers quickly master inventory management skills.

1. Inventory update under the one-warehouse-one-product model

1. Go to the logistics page: First, navigate to the logistics page under your account and click on the warehouse card option.

   • If there is no inventory in the warehouse, you need to fill in the corresponding product quantity or mark the area without products;
   • Next click the Inventory Management button.

2. Fill out the inventory list:

   • It can be updated directly through the API interface. The specific operation is: enter the corresponding product ID and the number of products in the warehouse;
   • Or use XLS templates to update in batches. Specific steps include:
     • Click the upload button on the “Inventory Products” page;
     • Download the template and fill in the relevant content as required.

3. Things to note when uploading inventory information:

   • Each line must be filled in completely;
   • Select the target repository instead of the updated repository name from the drop-down menu;
   • Enter the SKU number of the product that needs to be updated in the SKU column. This information can be found in the personal account under the “Inventory→Manage Inventory” page;
   • The name column is optional and can be used to supplement the product name associated with this SKU;
   • In the Quantity column, simply enter a specific number to represent the amount of inventory on hand.

4. Upload the completed template.

2. Cross-warehouse inventory updates for multiple products

For sellers who need to manage different types of goods in multiple warehouses at the same time, you can perform unified inventory updates through the following steps:

• Enter the “Inventory→Update Inventory” page;
• Download the template and fill in the relevant information according to actual needs;
• Finally, upload the completed documents to the system.

3. How to detect and handle errors during uploading

• First visit “Inventory→Import History”;
• Go to the “Inventory Tags” section;
• Get specific error details by clicking “More → Learn More”;
• Pay attention to check the prompt message “Required fields are not completed in column A, B or D”.

Things to pay attention to besides inventory management

In addition to the above-mentioned specific methods on how to update inventory, Ozon sellers should also pay attention to the following aspects:

• Closely track sales trends and changes in market demand, and adjust inventory strategies based on seasonal characteristics or specific promotions;
• Use the sales data analysis tools provided by Ozon to assist in formulating a more scientific and reasonable inventory plan;
• Strengthen communication and collaboration with suppliers to ensure the stability of the supply chain and logistics efficiency, which is equally important for increasing order processing speed.

To sum up, integrating effective inventory management into the daily operation process systematically will not only help improve customer service experience, but also help Ozon merchants stand out in the increasingly fierce competition in the e-commerce market and promote the sustainable development of enterprises. healthy development.