FAQ: Amazon Inventory Management Experts
I already paid for FBA inventory software. Why do I need a human-led agency?
Generic software dashboards are purely reactive. Software cannot negotiate with freight forwarders, set up emergency FBM backup networks, or intuitively understand the seasonal sales spikes of US consumer goods. SellerMetrics provides a dedicated human team that actually executes the supply chain strategy for you.
Why is my Inventory Performance Index (IPI) score dropping, and how do I fix it?
A dropping IPI score is usually caused by holding too much excess inventory, having a low sell-through rate, or ignoring stranded inventory. If it falls below Amazon's threshold, you will get severe storage penalties. We actively manage the four pillars of your IPI score by liquidating slow-moving units, optimizing your active restocks, and fixing stranded ASINs so you maintain unlimited storage capacity.
How does inventory management affect my Amazon PPC campaigns?
Inventory and PPC are deeply connected. If you run aggressive PPC campaigns while low on stock, you will sell out faster, resulting in a loss of organic ranking. Our team synchronizes your supply chain data with your advertising strategy, throttling ad spend down when stock is low, and pushing promotions when you need to liquidate excess inventory.
How can I stop paying massive Amazon long-term storage fees?
Amazon is a fulfillment center, not a storage unit. If your products sit for over 180 days, you get hit with aged inventory surcharges. We prevent this by moving away from the "send it all at once" model. By accurately forecasting your demand and utilizing 3PL buffering, we ensure you only keep 30 to 60 days of stock at FBA at any given time.
What is the difference between Pan-EU and EFN in Europe?
The European Fulfillment Network (EFN) allows you to hold inventory in one country (e.g., Germany) and ship across the EU. It requires only one VAT registration but carries higher shipping fees. Pan-European FBA allows Amazon to distribute your inventory across multiple countries for faster, cheaper local delivery, but it requires you to be VAT registered in every country where stock is held.
How do I get product reviews in a new country?
Amazon’s global review syndication will often display your US reviews on your international listings, which provides immediate social proof. However, we also strongly recommend utilizing localized Amazon Vine programs to generate native-language reviews, as these convert local shoppers much more effectively.
Is hiring an inventory management agency worth the monthly cost?
Calculate the exact dollar amount of revenue you lost during your last stockout. The funds you spent on PPC trying to regain your organic keyword ranking, plus the aged inventory fees you paid last quarter. Our flat monthly retainer is a fraction of those losses, making our service an immediate, revenue-protecting ROI for your business.
Do you use software to manage FBA inventory?
Yes, we utilize inventory forecasting software and also AI, but software is only part of the equation. Our supply chain experts analyze the data to account for variables that software can't predict, such as upcoming marketing pushes, influencer campaigns, port delays, and manufacturer lead time variations.
Amazon slashed my FBA restock limits. How can I stay in stock during Q4?
Strict capacity limits are one of the biggest bottlenecks for US sellers during peak seasons. You cannot rely on sending bulk shipments directly from your manufacturer to FBA anymore. We solve this by staging your bulk inventory at a cost-effective US-based 3PL warehouse. From there, our team strategically drip-feeds smaller, frequent shipments into the Amazon network. You stay perfectly in stock without ever violating Amazon’s capacity restrictions.
Can you help me set up a US-based 3PL if I don't already have one?
Yes. Navigating Amazon's strict restock capacity limits requires a reliable 3PL buffer. If you do not currently have a warehouse partner in the United States, we can introduce you to trusted, vetted 3PL facilities within our network that specialize in Amazon FBA prep, labeling, and drip-feed forwarding.
