Inventory
Discover how Inventory job works in HotWax Commerce.
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Discover how Inventory job works in HotWax Commerce.
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Job Name: Upload Inventory
Job Enum ID: JOB\_UL\_INV
Description
The Upload Inventory job is designed to facilitate the upload of new inventory levels to the eCommerce platform for all the products. This job is crucial for keeping product availability up-to-date and ensuring accurate inventory representation on the eCommerce platform.
Recommended Frequency
The job frequency can be configured based on the business needs and the desired frequency of updating inventory levels.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value | Example Value |
| Optional | Specifies whether to include all inventory levels. | true | false |
Webhooks can be subscribed to from the category pages within the Job Manager app for specific categories.
Automated messages sent from eCommerce (Shopify) to OMS whenever an event occurs. They contain data about the event and are received in OMS, allowing real time communication between eCommerce and OMS.
Subscribe to Shopify eCommerce Webhooks from OMS for:
Job Name: Import inventroy reset
Job Enum ID: JOB_IMP_INV
Description This job is useful in scenarios where there is a need to reset inventory levels to match actual physical counts. It is commonly used during inventory audits, adjustments, or when discrepancies are found in inventory records, ensuring the system's inventory matches the physical stock accurately.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Required | Identifies the configuration for Order Item Attribute records. |
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| Required | Specifies the property resource for configuration. |
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| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for processing. | Not specified |
| Optional | Specifies a grouping parameter for the job. | Not specified |
| Optional | Additional parameters for job customization. |
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| Optional | Specifies a regular expression for filtering filenames. | Not specified |
| Optional | Specifies the SFTP location and path for importing the file. | Not specified |
| Optional | Forces the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing when importing files into the OMS. Enabled by default when importing files from FTP but can be disabled during high-volume syncs for system stability. | Not specified |
| Optional | ID of the job that initiated this job. | Not specified |
Job Name: Import Item Receipt
Job Enum ID: JOB_ITM_RECEIPT
Description
The Import Item Receipt job updates inventory levels based on a file provided by NetSuite. The file, placed on the SFTP server, contains inventory deltas and other data. This job processes the file, retrieves the product IDs from NetSuite, and updates the corresponding inventory in HotWax for the specified facility, ensuring accurate records across systems.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Required | Identifies the configuration for Order Item Attribute records. |
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| Required | Specifies the property resource for configuration. |
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| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for processing. |
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| Optional | Specifies a grouping parameter for the job. |
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| Optional | Additional parameters for job customization. |
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| Optional | Specifies a regular expression for filtering filenames. |
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| Optional | Specifies the SFTP location and path for importing the file into the system. |
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| Optional | When importing files into the OMS, forces the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing. Enabled by default when importing files from FTP, but can be disabled during high-volume syncs for system stability. |
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| Optional | ID of the job that initiated this job. |
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Job Name: Import Product Thresholds
Job Enum ID: IMP\_PROD\_THOLD
Description
The Import Product Thresholds job, identified by Job ID IMP\_PROD\_THOLD, is designed to import a list of product thresholds based on specified tags and categories. This job is essential for updating product stock levels and ensuring that inventory management aligns with defined thresholds.
Recommended Frequency
The job frequency can be configured based on the business needs and the frequency of updates required for product thresholds.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value | Example Value |
| String | Specifies the configuration ID for importing product thresholds. | IMP_PROD_THOLD | IMP_PROD_THOLD |
| Required | Specifies the property resource for configuring FTP. | FTP_CONFIG | FTP_CONFIG |
| Required | Specifies the configuration ID for importing inbound shipments. | IMP_TO_SHPMNT | IMP_TO_SHPMNT |
| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for the job. | Not specified | sample_file.txt |
| Optional | Specifies the grouping parameter for the job. | Not specified | category |
| Optional | Specifies additional parameters for customization. | Not specified | { "param1": "value1", "param2": "value2" } |
| Optional | Specifies the regular expression for matching file names. | Not specified | *.csv |
| Optional | Specifies whether to schedule the job for immediate processing. | false | true |
Job Name: Import product facility from FTP
Job Enum ID: JOB_IMP_PROD_FAC
Description
The Import Product Facility job is used in scenarios where product data needs to be imported or updated for specific facilities. It is particularly useful for integrating or synchronizing product data from ERP or during system migrations.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Required | Identifies the configuration for product facility. |
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| Required | Specifies the property resource for configuration. |
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| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for processing. |
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| Optional | Specifies a grouping parameter for the job. |
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| Optional | Additional parameters for job customization. |
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| Optional | Specifies a regular expression for filtering filenames. |
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| Optional | Specifies the SFTP location and path for importing the file into the system. |
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| Optional | When importing files into the OMS, forces the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing. Enabled by default when importing files from FTP, but can be disabled during high-volume syncs for system stability. |
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| Optional | ID of the job that initiated this job. |
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Job Name: Export Product Thresholds
Job Enum ID: EXP\_PROD\_THOLD
Description
The Export Product Thresholds job is designed to export a list of product thresholds based on specified tags and categories. This job is essential for obtaining insights into product stock levels and ensuring inventory management aligns with defined thresholds.
Recommended Frequency The job frequency can be configured based on the business needs and the frequency of updates required for product thresholds.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value | Example Value |
| String | Specifies the facility ID for exporting product thresholds. | null | FCTY-001 |
| String | Specifies the property resource for configuring FTP export. | FTP_EXP_CONFIG | FTP_EXP_CONFIG |
| String | Specifies the threshold value for exporting products. | null | 10 units |
| Boolean | Specifies whether to include all products in the export. | null | true |
| String | Specifies the search preference ID for customizing product search. | null | SEARCH_PREF_001 |
Job Name: Bulk Recent Kit Product Inventory Setup
Job Enum ID: BLK_RCNT_KIT_INV
Description
The Bulk Recent Kit Product Inventory Setup job facilitates the configuration of inventory for newly added kit products in bulk. This job streamlines the setup process, ensuring that inventory levels for kit products are accurately computed in HotWax Commerce and synced with Shopify.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Optional | Specifies whether to include all inventory levels. |
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Job Name: Import Inventory Transfer
Job Enum ID: JOB_INV_TRANS
Description This job synchronizes inventory transfer deltas between warehouses and HotWax. Whenever a transfer is received in the warehouse, this job updates the inventory delta in HotWax, ensuring accurate and consistent inventory levels across both the ERP and OMS systems.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Required | Identifies the configuration for Order Item Attribute records. |
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| Required | Specifies the property resource for configuration. |
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| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for processing. |
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| Optional | Specifies a grouping parameter for the job. |
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| Optional | Additional parameters for job customization. |
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| Optional | Specifies a regular expression for filtering filenames. |
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| Optional | Specifies the SFTP location and path for importing the file into the system. |
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| Optional | When importing files into the OMS, forces the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing. Enabled by default when importing files from FTP, but can be disabled during high-volume syncs for system stability. |
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| Optional | ID of the job that initiated this job. |
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Job Name: Import Inbound Shipment
Job Enum ID: JOB\_IMP\_TO\_SHPMNT
Description
The Import Inbound Shipment job is designed to import information about inbound shipments associated with fulfilled transfer orders. This job is crucial for maintaining accurate records of incoming shipments, facilitating efficient order fulfillment.
Recommended Frequency
The job frequency can be configured based on the business needs and the frequency of inbound shipments for fulfilled transfer orders.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value | Example Value |
| Required | Specifies the property resource for configuring FTP. | FTP_CONFIG | FTP_CONFIG |
| Required | Specifies the configuration ID for importing inbound shipments. | IMP_TO_SHPMNT | IMP_TO_SHPMNT |
| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for the job. | Not specified | sample_file.txt |
| Optional | Specifies the grouping parameter for the job. | Not specified | category |
| Optional | Specifies additional parameters for customization. | Not specified | { "param1": "value1", "param2": "value2" } |
| Optional | Specifies the regular expression for matching file names. | Not specified | *.csv |
| Optional | Specifies whether to schedule the job for immediate processing. | false | true |
Job Name: Scheduled Restock
Job Enum ID: JOB_SCHEDULED_RSTK
Description This job is particularly useful in scenarios where a business needs to manage inventory for incoming shipments and ensure that their eCommerce platform (Shopify) is updated accordingly. Some potential use cases include:
Warehouse Operations: When a warehouse receives a shipment from a supplier, this function can automate the process of updating inventory levels and ensuring that the online store reflects accurate stock availability.
Inventory Management: For businesses that manage inventory across multiple locations or platforms, this function helps maintain consistency between the internal inventory system and Shopify.
Order Fulfillment: By ensuring that inventory levels are accurately updated in Shopify, the function helps prevent overselling and ensures that customers have access to real-time stock information.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Required | Specific Id to uniquely Identify each shipment |
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| Optional | Additional parameters for job customization. |
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Job Enum ID: JOB\_IMP\_INV
Job Name: Import Inventory
Description
The Import Inventory job is designed to import inventory from the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. This job plays a crucial role in keeping the inventory information synchronized between the ERP and the OMS.
Recommended Frequency
The job frequency can be configured based on the business needs and the frequency of updates from the ERP system.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value | Example Value |
| Required | Specifies the property resource for configuring FTP. | FTP_CONFIG | FTP_CONFIG |
| Optional | Specifies the regular expression for matching file names. | *.csv | *.csv |
| Required | Specifies the configuration ID for importing inventory. | RESET_INVENTORY | RESET_INVENTORY |
| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for the job. | Not specified | sample_file.txt |
| Optional | Specifies the grouping parameter for inventory. | facilityId | facilityId |
| Optional | Specifies the location sequence ID for inventory import. | TLTLTLLL01 | TLTLTLLL01 |
| Optional | Specifies additional parameters for customization. | Not specified | { "param1": "value1", "param2": "value2" } |
| Optional | Specifies the regular expression for matching file names. | Not specified | *.csv |
| Optional | Specifies whether to schedule the job for immediate processing. | false | true |
Job Name: Sync Inventory From Shopify
Job Enum ID: JOB_SYNC_INV_FRM_SHPY
Description In the realm of inventory synchronization between HotWax Commerce and Shopify, typically, HotWax Commerce handles the updates to inventory data on Shopify. However, in specific scenarios, the Order Management System (OMS) sync inventory from Shopify. When there's a recent alteration in inventory, this task ensures that the inventory data is promptly updated from Shopify.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Optional | Specifies whether to include all inventory levels. |
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| Optional | Defines the default duration for syncing orders if there is no last sync time. |
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| Optional | Specifies the buffer time (in minutes) for scheduling job downloads. |
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| Optional | When importing files into the OMS, forces the system to pick the file out of sequence for immediate processing. Enabled by default when importing files from FTP, but can be disabled during high-volume syncs for system stability. |
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Job Enum ID: SYNC\_INV\_SHPF\_MLTTHD
Job Name: Sync Inventory From Shopify in Multi-Threading
Description
The Sync Inventory From Shopify in Multi-Threading job is designed to synchronize inventory from Shopify, utilizing multi-threading for enhanced efficiency. This job is crucial for maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring seamless integration with the Shopify platform.
Recommended Frequency
The job frequency can be configured based on the business needs and the frequency of updates required for inventory synchronization.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value | Example Value |
| String | Specifies the property resource for configuring FTP synchronization. | FTP_CONFIG | FTP_CONFIG |
| String | Specifies the regular expression for matching file names during synchronization. | *.csv | *.csv |
| String | Specifies the configuration ID for the multi-threaded inventory synchronization. | SYNC_INV_SHPF_MLTTHD | SYNC_INV_SHPF_MLTTHD |
| String | Specifies the grouping parameter for multi-threading, such as | Not specified | location_id |
| Optional | Specifies additional parameters for customization. | Not specified | { "param1": "value1", "param2": "value2" } |
| Optional | Specifies the remote filename for the job. | Not specified | sample_file.txt |
| Optional | Specifies whether to schedule the job for immediate processing. | false | true |
Job ID: UL\_RCNT\_INV
Job Name: Upload Recent Inventory Changes
Description
The Upload recent inventory changes job examines the inventory records of HotWax Commerce's products. It identifies products that have undergone inventory changes since the last synchronization.
To update inventory records, HotWax Commerce initiates an API call to retrieve information from Shopify about products that have undergone changes in HotWax Commerce. The inventory counts for these products in Shopify are then compared with the inventory counts that HotWax Commerce has on file.
After comparing inventory changes, the Upload recent inventory changes job records the difference and generates a GraphQL file for the affected products. This file is then uploaded to Shopify, which reads it and updates the available adjustments field to either add or deduct inventory based on the changes.
Recommended Frequency The recommended frequency for this job is 15 minutes, but it can be configured based on the business needs and the desired frequency of updating inventory levels.
Custom Parameters
Parameter | Type | Description | Default Value |
| Required | Specifies which facilitygroup to be | FAC_GRP |
| Optional | Specifies whether to include all inventory levels. | true |