Manage your returns

Accurately track incoming return status. Process product returns into inventory to be resold.

 

Create Return Page


Start URL: inventoryy.com/inventory-management/returns/create-return


From the dashboard, navigate on the sidebar to Returns > Create Return


Create Return


To create a return, start by entering the following information on the Create Return page:

  • Date
  • Customer (name)
  • Order ID
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Return ID (auto-generated but can be edited)
  • Billing Address (Street, City, State, Zip code, Country/Region)
  • Mailing Address (Street, City, State, Zip code, Country/Region)


By selecting a Customer from the dropdown, Email Address, Phone Number, Billing Address and Mailing Address will be auto-filled


Bulk Upload


Bulk Upload section is used to products in the return by SKU or Unique Identifier


Warehouse


Warehouse column represents the warehouse where the products in the return are being held


SKU


SKU column displays the SKUs for each product in the return

  • By entering a SKU: Brand, Model and Unique Identifier will be auto-filled

Brand


Brand column displays the Brand for each product in the return


Model


Model column displays the Model for each product in the return


Unique Identifier


Unique Identifier column displays the Unique Identifier for each product in the return such as UPC, IMEI, ESN, etc.

  • This is a way to universally identify the product

Quantity


Quantity column displays the quantity of each product in the return


Sold Condition


Sold Condition column represents the condition that each product was in when it was sold to the customer (New, Used, etc.)


Sold Price Per Unit


Sold Price Per Unit column displays the price that each product was sold for in the return


Sales Channel


Sales Channel column displays the sales channel in which each product was originally sold


Refund Amount Per Unit


Refund Amount Per Unit column displays the dollar amount that was refunded for each product


Notes


Notes column displays any notes for each product in the refund, such as the reason for return


New Condition


New Condition column represents which condition each product was in when it was returned (ex. Damaged)

  • If the condition is the same as when it was sold, enter that condition in the New Condition column

New SKU


New SKU column  represents the new SKU for each product in the return

  • Since SKUs are representative of the Brand, Model, Condition and Unique Identifier, if any of these have changed, the product will need to be renamed a new SKU
  • If none of Brand, Model, Condition or Unique Identifier has changed, the original SKU will be auto-filled

Courier


Courier column displays the shipping courier that the return was shipped through (ex. USPS, FedEx, etc.)


Shipping Method


Shipping Method column shows the method in which the return was shipped (ex. First Class, Priority Mail, etc.)


Shipping Cost


Shipping Cost column displays your cost of return shipping


Tracking Number


Tracking Number column displays the tracking number for the return


Notes


Use the Notes section to add any additional notes for the return


Units


The Units section is on the bottom middle part of the Create Return page

  • This displays the total number of units in the return


Total


The Total section displays the total amount refunded for the return plus any additional shipping cost

  • This will be auto-populated when “Refund Amount Per Unit” and “Shipping Cost” are entered


Print Labels

By clicking the “Print Labels” button, this will generate both 2x1in and 4x2in labels for each product in the return

  • Select which size you would like, then click the red “Print” button to print the labels


Download


By clicking the “Download” button, the return will display as a PDF

  • You will have the option to either print (black button) or download the return as a PDF (red button)

Save Draft


By clicking the “Save Draft” button, you will be asked, “Are you sure you want to save this return as a draft?” Click “Yes” to confirm or “No” to cancel

  • Once a return is saved as a draft, it will display on the “Returns” page as an “Open” status


Add To Inventory


By clicking the  “Add To Inventory” button, you will be asked, “Are you sure you want to update this return to your inventory?” Click “Yes” to confirm or “No” to cancel

  • Once the return has been added to your inventory, it will display on the “Returns” page as a “Closed” status
  • The products will also be available under the “Inventory” —> “Stock Count” page


Returns Page


Start URL: inventoryy.com/inventory-management/returns


From the dashboard, navigate on the sidebar to Returns < Returns


Download


To download one or more returns, first, select an order by checking the box on the far right column of the orders page

  • Next, click the “Download” button and the return(s) will be downloaded as a PDF


Create Return


By clicking the “Create Return” button, you will be redirected to the “Create Return” page


Select Status


By clicking the “Select Status” dropdown, you can select which status(es) you would like to view

Status filters include:

  • Select All
  • Open
  • Closed


Date


Date column represents the date that each return was created


Warehouse


Warehouse column displays the warehouse that the products in each return are being returned to


Sales Channel


Sales Channel column displays the sales channel that each return was sold through


Return ID


Return ID column displays the ID assigned to each return

  • By clicking the hyperlink of the Return ID, you will be redirected to the “Create Return” page which shows the details of the return


Order ID


Order ID column displays the ID of the order that was returned

  • By clicking the hyperlink of the Order ID, you will be redirected to the “Create Order” page which shows the details of the order


Customer


Customer column displays the customer who purchased the order

  • By clicking the hyperlink of the Order ID, you will be redirected to the “Customers” page

Units


Units column displays the total number of units in each return


Total Refund Amount


Total Refund Amount column displays the total dollar amount that was refunded in each return


Courier


Courier column displays the shipping courier that was used to ship each return (ex. USPS, FedEx, etc.)


Tracking Number


Tracking Number column displays the tracking number for each return

  • By clicking the hyperlink, the tracking updates will display

Status


Status column displays the status of each shipment (ex. Ready to Ship, Shipped, etc.)


Delete

To delete a return, click on the (trash can) button on the far right side of each order