Reorder Points help you maintain the right amount of inventory by defining when an item should be replenished before you run out.
In Brahmin Solutions, reorder planning is built directly into the inventory system and powers:
Purchase replenishment workflows
Make-to-Stock planning
Stock health and inventory status
Automated reorder recommendations
Reorder Points can be configured per SKU (variant) and per warehouse.
What Are Reorder Points?
Reorder Points define the ideal inventory range for each SKU:
Min = the lowest acceptable inventory level
Max = the target inventory level after replenishment
When inventory falls below the minimum threshold, the system flags the item for reorder planning.
Where to Set Reorder Points
You can manage reorder points in two places:
Option 1: From the Variant (SKU) Screen
This is best when configuring a specific item.
Steps:
Go to Inventory → Inventory
Click the SKU you want to configure
Open the Reordering / Sales & Reordering section
Enter your Min and Max values
Save changes
Option 2: From the Reorder Points Table (Bulk Planning)
This is best for planners managing many SKUs at once.
Steps:
Go to Inventory → Item Reorder Points
Search or filter SKUs
Update reorder inputs directly in the table
Save your changes
This screen allows you to manage reorder planning across warehouses at scale.
Core Reorder Fields Explained
Each SKU includes multiple planning inputs that determine Min/Max behavior.
Min (Minimum Level)
The Min level represents the point where inventory becomes too low.
When stock drops below Min, the system triggers a reorder recommendation.
Min protects you from:
Stockouts
Fulfillment delays
Production interruptions
Max (Maximum Level)
The Max level represents your replenishment target.
It defines how much inventory you want to hold after restocking.
Max helps prevent:
Overstock
Excess cash tied up
Storage waste
✅ If you are unsure what Max should be, you can set:
Min = Max
This creates a simple reorder rule.
Reordering Toggle
Each SKU includes a Reordering Enabled switch.
Enabled → item is included in reorder planning
Disabled → item is ignored by reorder reports
Advanced Reordering Inputs
Brahmin Solutions supports advanced reorder planning based on demand and operational assumptions.
These fields allow the system to calculate Min/Max automatically.
Processing Time (Days)
The number of days required internally to prepare inventory for availability.
Examples:
Receiving time
Putaway time
Quality inspection
Internal staging
Safety Stock (Days)
The buffer stock you want to hold beyond expected demand.
This protects against:
Supplier delays
Demand spikes
Unexpected consumption
Growth Multiplier
Used when you expect demand to increase during the replenishment window.
Examples:
Normal demand → 1.0
Expect 25% growth → 1.25
Expect demand to double → 2.0
Supplier Lead Time (Days)
The number of days between placing an order and receiving inventory. This is critical for purchased items.
Sales Velocity
Velocity represents how quickly the SKU is moving. The system calculates velocity based on the sales period assigned to the SKU:
Last 7 days
Last 30 days
Last 60 days
Last 90 days
Last 180 days
Velocity updates daily, but Min/Max recalculation occurs weekly.
Replenish Days
How often you want to replenish this item.
Examples:
Replenish every 30 days
Replenish every 90 days
Replenish once per year
This controls the Max target window.
Advanced Min/Max Calculation Logic
When advanced planning is enabled, the system uses the following formulas:
Minimum
Min = (Processing + Safety + Lead Time) × Velocity × Growth
Maximum
Max = (Replenish Days + Processing + Safety + Lead Time) × Velocity × Growth
These calculations ensure inventory stays within an operational range based on real demand.
What Happens When Inventory Drops Below Min?
When a SKU falls below its minimum threshold:
Purchased Items (Buy)
If the item has a default vendor:
It appears in the Reorder Report under Purchasing
Purchase replenishment is recommended
Manufactured Items (Make)
If the item is produced internally:
It appears in the Make-to-Stock Report
Production replenishment is recommended
Best Practices for Inventory Planning
To keep your replenishment system accurate:
Enable reorder points for all stocked SKUs
Always set Safety Stock for critical items
Keep supplier lead times updated
Use realistic replenishment windows
Review reorder reports weekly
Apply growth multipliers only when needed