How to find out excess inventory and solve it?

Managing excess inventory is important to avoid long-term storage fees and optimize your inventory performance. Here’s how to deal with excess inventory on Amazon:

Step 1

Log into Seller Central and navigate to the IPI tab.

Step 2

Here, you will see the IPI (Inventory Performance Index) score for your marketplaces.

Step 3

Once on the IPI page, click on Manage Inventory Health.

Step 4

On the next page, look for the column labeled EST LTSF (Estimated Long Term Storage Fees). Click on it to sort the products with the highest estimated fees first.

Step 5

You will now see the Long Term Storage Fees (LTSF) that you might incur during the next billing cycle. To avoid these fees, take action by either selling, removing, or disposing of excess inventory.

Step 6

To further avoid LTSF, always check the Inventory Age column to ensure no product exceeds the 365-day limit in storage.

Step 7

In the Actions dropdown, you’ll find multiple options to help improve sales and resolve excess inventory issues. These actions can include promotions, removal orders, or disposal options.