Inbound Placement Optimizer

Amazon's Send-to-Amazon inbound options charge different placement fees and produce different in-stock speeds. The wrong choice on a single shipment can cost $0.30 to $1.10 per unit. This skill compares the options and picks the lowest landed cost.

When to use this

• Preparing an inbound shipment and not sure which placement to choose.
• A past shipment cost more than expected and the seller suspects placement.
• Comparing Amazon-optimized routing vs minimal splits across recurring shipments.
• High-volume SKU where pennies per unit add up.

The framework. The Placement Options

Amazon offers placement modes that trade off the seller's labor against placement fees. Key options: