Overview

Amazon updated automated fulfillable inventory removal settings for FBA sellers in Australia, allowing configuration at any interval between 1 and 12 months instead of fixed 12-month threshold. Sellers can now set automated removal triggers for fulfillable inventory at specific ages and for inventory stored beyond 12 months, providing flexible tools to manage aging stock and avoid long-term storage costs.

Key Points

• Flexible removal timeframes — Set automated removal triggers for fulfillable inventory at any interval between 1 and 12 months
• Extended coverage — Settings apply to inventory older than 12 months for automatic handling of long-stored units
• Existing preferences preserved — Previously enabled automated long-term storage removals remain active at 12-month mark unless adjusted
• Standard removal fees apply — Per-unit removal fees charged whether inventory returned or disposed, following Amazon's published schedule

Why Flexible Timelines Matter

• Seasonal product management — Holiday merchandise benefits from 3-4 month removal to return unsold stock before next cycle arrives
• Trend-driven goods — Products losing relevance before 12 months can be removed earlier to avoid ongoing storage fees
• Evergreen products — Slow-moving but consistent sellers can maintain 12-month threshold or extended settings beyond that window

Seller Impact

• Monitor FBA Inventory Age page — Review how long each unit stored in fulfillment centers alongside sales velocity to make informed removal decisions
• Configure automated backstop — Set conservative removal threshold as safety net to catch overlooked inventory before costs accumulate
• Calculate removal vs storage costs — Compare one-time removal fee against ongoing monthly storage charges for units unlikely to sell
• Plan return logistics — If choosing inventory return over disposal, ensure operations can handle inbound shipments to domestic Australia address