Amazon FBA Preparation and Handover

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Amazon FBA Preparation and Handover - Pre-FBA: Appointment Booking, Packing, Labeling, and Delivery

Booking an Appointment: 
  • Provide the following details to GWA team to schedule an FBA delivery appointment:
    • Pickup by Amazon or you will prefer to deliver to Amazon warehouse 
    • Preferred date and time of delivery/pickup time.
    • The number of cartons you are sending.
    • The dimensions of each carton (length, width, and height in cm).
    • The weight of each carton in Kg.
Note: Sellers are advised to deliver the FBA package to Amazon's warehouse if the Amazon team fails to arrive to avoid delays in inventory check-in
and ensure timely availability of stock on Amazon.

     2.  GWA team will confirm the appointment and email you:
    • Final carton labels to stick on the boxes.
    • Labels to be affixed on each product's packaging
    • An FBA delivery appointment PDF with the date and time.
Packaging and Labeling  :
  1. Check Your Email for Product Labels
    • GWA team will send you product barcode labels via email.
    • Download and print these labels on sticker paper for easy application.
  1. Attach Labels to Your Products
    • Stick the barcode labels onto each product.
    • Ensure labels are clearly visible and securely attached.
    • Ensure labels are not pasted on product barcodes
  1. Prepare Your Cartons
    • Attach the final box labels securely to the outside of each carton.
    • Ensure all cartons are packed properly and ready for transport.
Delivering to the Amazon Warehouse  
  1. On the Scheduled Appointment Date
    • Take atleast 2 sets of printed copy of the appointment & Invoice addressed to Amazon.
    • Bring all the cartons to the warehouse before the scheduled time.
  1. Proof of Delivery
    • At the warehouse, obtain an acknowledgment (stamp and sign) from the Amazon team on the appointment printout & invoice as proof of delivery.
    • Categorically ask them to mention number of cartons received.
      3. Timeline for stock counting and updating: Stock Counting & Update : When new stock is sent to an Amazon fulfillment center, it typically takes around 7 days for             Amazon to count and process the incoming inventory.

Follow Amazon’s Safety Rules  
  • Ensure the delivery person is wearing a safety jacket and safety shoes, as these are mandatory for entry into the Amazon warehouse for safety compliance.
Stock Replenishment  
  • GWA will regularly analyze your stock levels and help schedule replenishment to keep your inventory updated.