Overview

Amazon Seller Central offers a suite of inventory management tools beyond the basic Manage Inventory page. These additional views and tasks help sellers maintain healthy listings, resolve errors, manage FBA inventory, and optimize their overall inventory performance. Understanding how to use each of these tools can save time, reduce lost sales from listing issues, and keep your account in good standing.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Multiple inventory views are available - Seller Central provides specialized views for all inventory, FBA-only inventory, shipments, and an inventory dashboard, each serving a different operational need.
• Listing errors need prompt attention - Failed listings and "no listing" errors can be diagnosed by reviewing error type columns and searching for specific resolutions.
• Quality listings standards matter - Listings that fall below Amazon's minimum quality standards are flagged and may need updates to remain active and competitive.
• Stranded and unfulfillable inventory costs money - Inventory sitting in fulfillment centers without active offers or that cannot be sold ties up capital and may incur storage fees.
• Listing enhancements drive visibility - Amazon identifies opportunities to improve your listings, and acting on these suggestions can boost discoverability and conversion rates.

Available Inventory Views and Tools

Seller Central consolidates several inventory management functions into one accessible area. The Manage All Inventory view provides a comprehensive look at every product in your catalog, regardless of fulfillment method. For sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon, a dedicated FBA Inventory view filters down to only Amazon-fulfilled items, making it easier to track stock levels, inbound shipments, and fulfillment center quantities without the noise of merchant-fulfilled listings.

The Shipments section gives sellers detailed information about the status of each inbound shipment, from shipping plans currently in progress to those in transit, checked in at fulfillment centers, or already closed, canceled, or deleted. This visibility is essential for tracking inbound inventory and troubleshooting delays.