Supported Orders in Amazon Vendor Central for NetSuite

TL;DR Opening

Amazon Vendor Central categorizes orders based on vendor types, which directly impacts how these orders are managed in NetSuite. Understanding the two primary order types—Direct Fulfillment and Retail Procurement—provides clarity for effective order processing.

What Are the Order Types in Amazon Vendor Central?

Orders in Amazon Vendor Central are classified according to the vendor type. This classification affects order handling through the Order Sync feature in NetSuite. The two main types are:

Direct Fulfillment

• Definition: Direct Fulfillment orders are shipped directly to the customer.
• Key Point: These orders must include the customer's shipping address, as they are intended for direct delivery to the customer rather than an Amazon facility.

Retail Procurement

• Definition: Retail Procurement involves vendors selling inventory in bulk to Amazon.
• Key Point: In this model, Amazon places an order, and the vendor is responsible for shipping the items to an Amazon warehouse, which centralizes inventory management.

Understanding these two categories is vital for managing inventory and order fulfillment effectively in NetSuite.

Who This Affects

• Administrators: Need to configure order sync settings based on order types.
• Developers: May require adjustments in integrations with the Amazon Vendor Central API.
• Procurement Teams: Should coordinate between direct deliveries and bulk shipments to ensure inventory consistency.

Key Takeaways

• Orders are classified into Direct Fulfillment and Retail Procurement in Amazon Vendor Central.
• Direct Fulfillment requires customer addresses for order shipment.
• Retail Procurement denotes bulk orders shipped to Amazon warehouses.
• Proper understanding of these types enhances order management in NetSuite.

Source: This article is based on Oracle's official NetSuite documentation.