Inventory Planner integration for demand forecasting and automated purchase orders.
Connect Inventory Planner's demand forecasting, reorder point calculations, and automated purchase order suggestions with inventory and sales data inside Xorosoft ERP and WMS.
SYNC
One connection from sales history to purchase order
Inventory Planner forecasts demand. Xorosoft keeps inventory and purchasing in sync.
When forecasting and inventory data live outside the ERP, teams export sales history by hand, guess at reorder quantities, and re-key purchase order suggestions manually. The integration connects Inventory Planner's demand forecasting, reorder points, and purchase order suggestions to Xorosoft ERP and WMS, so purchasing decisions are based on real demand data. Tap each point to see how.
The business problem
Tap to reveal+When forecasting and inventory data live outside the ERP, teams export sales history by hand, guess at reorder quantities, and re-key purchase order suggestions manually, leading to stockouts, overstock, and wasted purchasing hours.
The Xorosoft solution
Tap to reveal+The Inventory Planner integration syncs sales history, inventory levels, and supplier lead times from Xorosoft into Inventory Planner, and pushes forecasted reorder points and suggested purchase orders back automatically.
The business benefit
Tap to reveal+Fewer stockouts, less overstock, and purchasing decisions based on real demand data instead of guesswork.
The Xorosoft to Inventory Planner forecasting workflow
Press play, or tap any step, to watch sales data move from history to a completed purchase order. The details appear only when you explore them.
Sales and inventory data synced
Sales history and current stock levels sync from Xorosoft.
Sent to Inventory Planner
The data syncs into Inventory Planner's forecasting engine.
Demand forecasted
Inventory Planner forecasts future demand per SKU using seasonality and trend analysis.
Reorder points calculated
Reorder points calculate from forecasted demand and supplier lead times.
Purchase order suggested
A suggested purchase order generates for SKUs at or below their reorder point.
Reviewed and approved
A buyer reviews and approves the suggested purchase order.
Sent to Xorosoft
The approved purchase order syncs back to Xorosoft automatically.
Purchase order created
The purchase order is created in Xorosoft purchasing, ready to send to the supplier.
Reporting and analytics updated
Forecast accuracy and inventory health metrics update in reporting.
Workflows we automate
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Sales data sync workflow
+Sales history and stock levels sync from Xorosoft automatically.
Outcome: forecasts based on current, complete data.
Forecasting workflow
+Demand forecasts generate per SKU using seasonality and trend analysis.
Outcome: purchasing decisions grounded in real demand.
Reorder point workflow
+Reorder points recalculate automatically from forecasts and lead times.
Outcome: fewer stockouts and less overstock.
PO suggestion workflow
+Suggested purchase orders sync into Xorosoft for review and approval.
Outcome: faster purchasing with less manual PO building.
Exception monitoring workflow
+Missing supplier data and sync errors are flagged with proactive alerts.
Outcome: issues resolved before a bad forecast drives a bad PO.
Reporting workflow
+Forecast accuracy and inventory health metrics update automatically.
Outcome: continuous visibility into planning performance.
Every SKU's forecast, connected end to end
A single operational view across Inventory Planner, Xorosoft ERP, and purchasing.
Sales History Sync
SyncedDemand Forecast
LiveReorder Points
PassedPO Suggestions
Real-timeMulti-Location Inventory
ActiveReporting
SentExceptions
MonitoredIntegration Health
MonitoredInventory Planner + Xorosoft, explained
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What is the Inventory Planner integration?
Tap to reveal+The Inventory Planner integration connects Inventory Planner's demand forecasting, reorder point calculations, and purchase order suggestions with Xorosoft ERP and WMS. Sales history, stock levels, and supplier data sync automatically, so purchasing recommendations reflect real demand.
How does the Inventory Planner integration work?
Tap to reveal+Sales history, current stock levels, and supplier lead times sync from Xorosoft into Inventory Planner, which forecasts demand and calculates reorder points. Suggested purchase orders sync back into Xorosoft, ready for review and approval.
Who uses this integration?
Tap to reveal+Ecommerce and multichannel retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers that need accurate demand forecasting and automated reorder suggestions alongside inventory and purchasing in Xorosoft use the integration.
Who Inventory Planner is, and what it brings to Xorosoft
Inventory Planner is a demand forecasting and inventory replenishment platform - the system Xorosoft connects to for reorder point calculations and purchase order suggestions.
Built for ecommerce & multichannel retail
Inventory Planner started as a demand forecasting tool for ecommerce and multichannel retailers, calculating reorder points from real sales history.
Part of SkuVault
Inventory Planner was acquired by SkuVault, a warehouse and inventory management software company, around 2021.
Now under Linnworks
SkuVault, and Inventory Planner with it, became part of Linnworks, a multichannel ecommerce operations platform, after Linnworks acquired SkuVault in 2022.
Forecasting & PO automation
Core capabilities include seasonality-aware demand forecasting, reorder point calculation, automated purchase order suggestions, and dead stock identification.
Inventory Planner also connects natively to major ecommerce platforms such as Shopify, BigCommerce, and Amazon - the same demand signals this Xorosoft integration brings into ERP-driven purchasing.
Everything the Inventory Planner integration handles
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Sales history sync
+Historical sales data syncs from Xorosoft into Inventory Planner automatically, feeding the forecasting model.
Benefit: forecasts based on complete, current sales history.
Example: last quarter's sell-through updates the forecast the moment it posts.
- Automatic sync
- Full sales history
- Per-SKU detail
Demand forecasting
+Inventory Planner forecasts future demand per SKU using seasonality and trend analysis.
Benefit: purchasing decisions based on predicted demand, not guesswork.
Example: a seasonal SKU's forecast ramps up ahead of its historical peak month.
- Seasonality analysis
- Trend analysis
- Per-SKU forecasts
Reorder point calculation
+Reorder points calculate automatically from forecasted demand and supplier lead times, syncing into Xorosoft.
Benefit: reorder triggers that reflect real lead times, not fixed guesses.
Example: a SKU with a longer lead time triggers reorder earlier than a fast-moving one.
- Lead-time aware
- Per-SKU reorder point
- Auto-sync
Automated purchase order suggestions
+Suggested purchase orders generate automatically and sync into Xorosoft for review and approval.
Benefit: less time spent building POs from scratch.
Example: a low-stock SKU generates a draft PO with a recommended order quantity.
- Auto-generated POs
- Recommended quantities
- Review & approve in Xorosoft
Multi-location support
+Forecasts and reorder points calculate per warehouse or location, not just at the company level.
Benefit: the right stock in the right location, not just overall.
Example: two warehouses reorder the same SKU on different schedules based on local demand.
- Per-location forecasts
- Per-location reorder points
- Multi-warehouse sync
Supplier lead time tracking
+Supplier lead times sync from Xorosoft and factor directly into reorder point calculations.
Benefit: reorder timing that accounts for how long a supplier actually takes.
Example: a supplier with a longer lead time gets a larger reorder buffer automatically.
- Lead time sync
- Per-supplier tracking
- Buffer calculation
ABC analysis & SKU prioritization
+SKUs rank by sales impact, helping teams prioritize which items need the closest attention.
Benefit: focus purchasing effort where it matters most.
Example: top-tier "A" SKUs get closer forecast review than slow-moving "C" items.
- ABC classification
- Sales-impact ranking
- Prioritized review
Dead stock & overstock identification
+Slow-moving and overstocked SKUs are flagged automatically based on sales velocity.
Benefit: less cash tied up in stock that isn't selling.
Example: a SKU with no sales in 90 days is flagged as dead stock for review.
- Dead stock flags
- Overstock flags
- Velocity-based detection
Reporting & analytics
+Reports on forecast accuracy, reorder activity, and inventory health together.
Benefit: one connected view of demand planning performance.
Example: forecast accuracy by category is visible in one dashboard.
- Unified metrics
- Forecast accuracy tracking
- One dataset
Error monitoring
+Monitors the Inventory Planner connection and flags data sync errors, missing supplier data, and forecast anomalies instantly.
Benefit: issues are caught before a bad forecast drives a bad purchase order.
Example: a SKU missing a supplier lead time is flagged before its reorder point calculates.
- Error queue
- Sync / data / anomaly
- Instant alerts
Built for the operations that need accurate demand planning
Ecommerce & DTC
Forecast demand across channels and avoid stocking out on bestsellers.
Wholesale & distribution
Plan reorders across a large SKU catalog with confidence.
Multi-location retail
Forecast and reorder independently for every store or warehouse.
Manufacturers
Plan raw material and component reorders against production demand.
3PL & fulfillment services
Give clients accurate visibility into their own demand forecasts.
Seasonal & apparel brands
Plan seasonal reorders ahead of demand peaks and dips.
Food & beverage
Balance freshness constraints against accurate demand forecasts.
Health & beauty brands
Manage a wide SKU catalog with ABC-prioritized attention.
Capabilities at a glance
The operational building blocks that power the Inventory Planner integration.
What teams gain with the Inventory Planner integration
Each benefit ties a real operational problem to a measurable outcome.
Fewer stockouts
Reorder points reflect real demand and lead times, not fixed guesses.
Problem: reactive reordering to Benefit: proactive replenishmentLess overstock and dead stock
Slow-moving SKUs get flagged before they tie up too much cash.
Problem: excess inventory to Benefit: leaner stock levelsFaster purchasing decisions
Suggested purchase orders remove the manual work of building POs from scratch.
Problem: slow manual POs to Benefit: faster review-and-approveAccurate demand forecasts
Seasonality and trend analysis produce forecasts that match real sales patterns.
Problem: guesswork forecasting to Benefit: data-driven forecastsMulti-location visibility
Forecasts and reorder points calculate per warehouse, not just company-wide.
Problem: blended demand signal to Benefit: location-level accuracySingle system of record
Sales, inventory, and purchasing stay in lockstep across both platforms.
Problem: disconnected planning to Benefit: one connected workflowSpreadsheet forecasting vs. disconnected planning tool vs. Xorosoft + Inventory Planner
How the Xorosoft Inventory Planner integration compares to forecasting in spreadsheets or using a standalone planning tool.
| Capability | Spreadsheet Forecasting | Disconnected Planning Tool | Xorosoft + Inventory Planner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time sync | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Demand forecasting accuracy | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Automated PO suggestions | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Seasonality analysis | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Error alerts | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Reorder accuracy | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Audit trail | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
Inventory Planner integration questions
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The Inventory Planner integration connects Inventory Planner's demand forecasting, reorder point calculations, and purchase order suggestions with Xorosoft ERP and WMS. Sales history, stock levels, and supplier data sync automatically, so purchasing recommendations reflect real demand.
Sales history, current stock levels, and supplier lead times sync from Xorosoft into Inventory Planner, which forecasts demand and calculates reorder points. Suggested purchase orders sync back into Xorosoft, ready for review and approval.
Ecommerce and multichannel retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers that need accurate demand forecasting and automated reorder suggestions alongside inventory and purchasing in Xorosoft use the integration.
Inventory Planner is a demand forecasting and inventory replenishment platform built for ecommerce and multichannel retailers. It was acquired by SkuVault, a warehouse and inventory management company, around 2021, and became part of Linnworks after Linnworks acquired SkuVault in 2022.
Yes. Forecasts and reorder points calculate per location, so multi-warehouse businesses get location-specific recommendations instead of one blended number.
Yes. Sales history, stock levels, and purchase order status update in real time as they happen, not on a delayed batch.
Inventory Planner suggests purchase orders based on forecasted demand and reorder points, and those suggestions sync into Xorosoft for review and approval before a PO is finalized.
Yes. Supplier lead times sync from Xorosoft and factor directly into how early a SKU's reorder point triggers.
Yes. Slow-moving and overstocked SKUs are flagged automatically based on sales velocity, helping teams free up cash tied up in stock that isn't selling.
The integration monitors the connection and flags data sync errors, missing supplier data, and forecast anomalies instantly, so issues are caught before a bad forecast drives a bad purchase order.
Yes. Planners can keep using Inventory Planner for forecast review and tuning while Xorosoft stays in sync automatically, so teams keep familiar tools with none of the manual re-entry.
By calculating reorder points from real demand forecasts and supplier lead times instead of fixed guesses, purchasing decisions match what's actually selling, reducing both stockouts and excess inventory.
See the Xorosoft Inventory Planner integration in action
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