Inventory Planner by Sage Reviews & Product Details

IP has been extremely helpful in PO management. The reporting features are clear and insightful, and the level of customization allows processes to be tailored easily to specific needs. The help desk has been very responsive, and having Chan as a direct contact has been especially helpful. Overall, a reliable and efficient system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside is the inability to export reports with embedded images, as exports currently only include image URLs, which creates extra manual work when visual documentation is required. There is also no option to bulk IP tag products within transfer and PO orders. This makes it difficult to accurately track when a product has gone into a store and when it has been taken out, rather than only seeing the last received date, which may simply reflect a refill. Additionally, the inability to bulk add custom field notes limits efficiency when updating multiple products purchase orders at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inventory Planner has become an essential tool for our purchasing department. We use it daily, and it now serves as the central system for our team. The ability to set up key reports for automatic distribution and to configure default views for specific tasks highlights the system's versatility. Everything we need is available within the portal, allowing us to quickly make informed decisions about our OTB and review forecasts for upcoming periods at a glance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It would be helpful to have the option to manage and calculate stock costs using FIFO or similar methods, rather than relying solely on the default cost per product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inventory Planner, synced with Linnworks, has made a big difference to how we manage purchasing and stock. Planning and creating purchase orders is now much easier and far more organised.

The forecasting is clear, reliable, and simple to update when needed. Stock-outs are minimal, stock holding is at a healthy level, and we no longer experience the overstocks we had in previous years before using the platform.

The reports are easy to understand and give us confidence to make better buying decisions. Overall, it has saved us time, improved stock control, and made our purchasing process much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At this time I haven't experienced any downsides to inventory planner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inventory Planner gives us a clear, data-driven foundation for purchasing decisions. The forecasting logic is reliable, the interface is intuitive, and the platform makes it easy to understand demand, sell-through, and replenishment needs at a glance. What I appreciate most is how quickly I can turn data into actionable purchase orders, it reduces manual work and helps us stay ahead of stockouts or overstock situations. For a business with many SKUs and suppliers, it brings structure and clarity to our entire purchasing process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some configurations on adjusting forecasts, can feel a bit complex at first. However it eventually becomes really helpfull and insightfull for the whole team once you get the hang of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best feature has to be the stock replenishment tool and raising POs. This has saved us a lot of time and allows us to plan our stock requirements forward without overstocking based on lead time and historical sales data.

This has allowed us to retail many new brands with confidence, knowing that stockout issues and managing the inventory have become a lot easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only issue we have had is that some of the support can be a bit slower than I would expect for a software with a premium price tag. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The data pulled from different sales platforms is fast, accurate, and easy to manage. From the day we got Inventory Planner, the software was easy to implement, the training was good to set it up, and any discrepancies we did have were quickly rectified or explained. We use this software 7 days a week, so it is critical that the software was good, which Inventory Planner definitely is Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is some small features that would make life easier for us as a business, and these have been raised with the development team. There is, at times, some small outages, however these are infrequent and have rarely affected me being able to use the software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inventory Planner has become an indispensable tool in our inventory management and purchasing workflows. Keeping our stock levels optimal is crucial, and Inventory Planner has enabled us to achieve this with enhanced clarity and control.

The platform empowers us to make smarter replenishment choices by providing transparent insights into stock movements, supplier lead times, and purchasing requirements. As a result, we have experienced better stock availability, a reduction in manual errors, and more streamlined planning overall.

A major advantage for us has been the boost in operational efficiency. The reporting and analytics features are both thorough and user-friendly, which helps our team make quicker, more informed decisions. Additionally, we have noticed tangible improvements in cash flow, since we can minimize excess inventory and prevent unnecessary purchases.

We highly recommend Inventory Planner to any growing business seeking to improve stock control, simplify purchasing, and eliminate operational inefficiencies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Occasionally, we've experienced delays in syncing data from our e-commerce platform, resulting in stock or sales information not being updated as quickly as we would like. This can cause issues if not carefully monitored, as outdated information may persist.

Regarding the pricing structure, Inventory Planner represents a considerable investment. Although we recognize the value it provides, the current pricing might be challenging for smaller businesses or those operating with limited budgets. We would welcome more flexible and scalable pricing options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Our Team, we are very impressed about how detailed and customer Inventory Planner could be. also for me good thing with Sage Inventory Planner is its using more factors to consider, and not flat rate. As you can see that's the good thing about the dynamic forecast we can use now with inventory software, compare to the flat rate used if we are just doing it scratch pads or excel. It has scheduled reports, and we love how the reports are for different aspects that we needed. For example, we could automate PO ordering with it, and also weekly reports that are very useful. It helps us also to see what we need to buy now or to avoid overstock. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I may dislike although its highly customizable, there is some limitations on the regards of the forecast. Not so much of a big deal as of the moment but we cannot combine different forecasting methods. Right now there are three forecasting methods, and two of them I can combine to be specific to our needs, but they said only once method of forecast per SKU Level is possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is great to see all the historical sales data in inventory planner and the planning board are really helpful to see the demand.

Customer support is always good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only suggestion is the length of time for synching, but it is synching a lot of data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inventory Planner has allowed us to significantly improve our process for buying products. We are far more surgical in buying exactly what we need, when we need it. It's helping to avoid excess inventory tying up cash, and we can more confidently plan the complex process of planning the holiday season's inventory needs. The overall sophistication of this part of our operation has been dramatically increased. I'm also so happy with how easy it was to implement, and the expert guidance of Nicholas Woodley from the Sage team, who walked us through all of the nuances and got us up and running very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far we haven't experienced any frustrations or dislikes, it's been great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.