How to send your products to Amazon warehouse.

8 easy steps to send products to Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)

All our processes and guides are based on +10 years experience of running an Amazon agency and helping hundreds of clients scale sales for their Amazon stores.

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Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) allows you to store your products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, where they handle storage, packaging, and shipping for you. This guide will help you understand how to book and prep your inventory for Amazon FBA.

Here are the 8 easy steps to avoid making errors:

Step 1: Choose Your Products

Select the products you want to sell and ship through FBA. Ensure they comply with Amazon’s guidelines and are suitable for FBA. Be mindful that Amazon will charge FBA fee in addition to commission, make sure your selling price is high enough.

Step 2: List Your Products

1. Go to Seller Central: Log in to your account and navigate to the "Inventory" tab.

2. Add a Product: Click on "Add a Product" and enter the product details such as title, description, price, and other relevant information.

Step 3: Convert to FBA

1. Select Your Products**: In the inventory list, select the products you want to send to FBA.

2. Convert to FBA**: Click on "Change to Fulfilled by Amazon" and follow the prompts to convert your listings.

Step 4: Create a Shipping Plan

1. Go to Inventory: Navigate to the "Manage Inventory" section.

2. Select Products**: Choose the products you want to ship.

3. Create a Shipping Plan: Click on "Send/Replenish Inventory" and follow the steps to create your shipping plan. This includes specifying the quantity of each product, the packing type, and the shipping method.

Step 5: Prepare Your Products

1. Labeling: Ensure each product has a scannable barcode. You can either use the manufacturer’s barcode or print and apply Amazon barcodes.

2. Packaging: Package your products according to Amazon’s packaging guidelines. Use sturdy boxes, proper padding, and make sure products are secure.

Step 6: Print Shipping Labels

1. Print Labels: After completing your shipping plan, print the provided shipping labels.

2. Attach Labels: Attach the shipping labels securely to your boxes.

Step 7: Ship Your Inventory

1. Choose a Carrier: Use Amazon’s partnered carriers or your preferred carrier, Australia Post etc.

2. Ship the Boxes: Drop off your packages at the carrier's location or schedule a pickup. Track your shipment to ensure it arrives at the Amazon fulfillment center.

Step 8: Monitor Your Shipment

1. Track Your Shipment: Use the tracking information provided by your carrier to monitor the shipment.

2. Confirm Arrival: Check Seller Central to confirm that your inventory has been received and is available for sale.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently book and prep your inventory for Amazon FBA. This process helps streamline your business operations, allowing you to focus on growing your sales and reaching more customers. Once you're selling ensure to monitor stock levels and replenish before your items goes out of stock, as this will have negative impact on your ranking and SEO.