How to Make an Amazon Seller Central Shipping Plan
Are you looking to sell products on Amazon? If so, you'll need to create a shipping plan to get your products to Amazon's fulfillment centers. In this article, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating an Amazon Seller Central shipping plan. We'll cover everything from shipping products from your home to shipping from China, getting the FBA warehouse, and getting the FN SKUs that go on your products. By the end of this article, you'll have a clear understanding of the entire process and be able to create a shipping plan with ease.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Step 1: Inventory Management
3. Step 2: Confirm Shipping
4. Step 3: Enter Tracking Details
5. Checking Your Shipment Status
6. Pros and Cons of Creating a Shipping Plan
7. Highlights
8. FAQ
Step 1: Inventory Management
The first step in creating an Amazon Seller Central shipping plan is to manage your inventory. Assuming you have already created your listing and it is live, go to the "Inventory" tab and select "Manage All Inventory." From there, you can edit your listing and select the "Send/Replenish Inventory" option.
Ship From Address
Amazon will ask you where you are shipping your products from. If you are shipping from your home, enter your address. If you are shipping from China or a manufacturer, enter their details.
Marketplace Destination
Enter the country where you are sending your products.
Packing Details
Select "Create New Packing Template" and enter the name of your product. Then, select "Case Packed" and enter the number of units per box, box dimensions, and box weight.
Prep Units
Amazon may ask if any prep is needed for your products. If so, you can either do it yourself or have your manufacturer do it.
Unit Labeling by Seller
Print your FN SKUs, which are the labels that go on your products. You can either print them yourself or have your manufacturer do it.
Quantity to Send
Enter the number of boxes you are sending and the number of units per box.
Shipping Mode
Select "Small Parcel Delivery" if you are shipping from your home or "Less Than a Truckload" if you are shipping from a manufacturer.
Select Shipping Carrier
Select the shipping carrier you want to use, such as UPS or FedEx.
Print Box Labels
Print your box labels and tape them onto your boxes.
Step 2: Confirm Shipping
Amazon will ask you to confirm your shipping details, including the ship date and shipping mode. If you are shipping from your home, select "Small Parcel Delivery." If you are shipping from a manufacturer, select "Less Than a Truckload."
Step 3: Enter Tracking Details
Enter your tracking details if you have them. If not, you can track your shipment status on the "Shipments" tab in Seller Central.
Checking Your Shipment Status
You can check your shipment status on the "Shipments" tab in Seller Central. This will show you the status of your shipment and any updates.
Pros and Cons of Creating a Shipping Plan
Pros:
- Allows you to send your products to Amazon's fulfillment centers
- Helps you manage your inventory
- Provides tracking information for your shipments
Cons:
- Can be time-consuming
- Requires attention to detail
- May incur additional fees
Highlights
- Creating an Amazon Seller Central shipping plan is essential for selling products on Amazon.
- You can ship from your home or from a manufacturer.
- You will need to print FN SKUs and box labels for your products.
- You can track your shipment status on the "Shipments" tab in Seller Central.
FAQ
Q: Can I ship from my home?
A: Yes, you can ship from your home.
Q: Can I ship from a manufacturer?
A: Yes, you can ship from a manufacturer.
Q: Do I need to print FN SKUs?
A: Yes, you will need to print FN SKUs for your products.
Q: Can I track my shipment status?
A: Yes, you can track your shipment status on the "Shipments" tab in Seller Central.
