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Bulk Inventory Update Workflow

Apply a bulk inventory quantity update from a SKU list across specified locations — preview before/after, flag zero-stock items, then execute.

📋 Prompt
Run in Sidekick
Apply a bulk inventory update for my next incoming shipment from [SUPPLIER_NAME]. I need to update [NUMBER_OF_SKUS] SKUs across [NUMBER_OF_LOCATIONS] locations.

Update source (SKU + change):
[Paste the list here, one row per line — e.g. “SKU-101, Warehouse East, +50” or “SKU-102, Warehouse West, set to 0”. Columns: SKU, Location, Quantity Adjustment (positive/negative) or New Absolute Quantity, optional Reason Code / Notes.]

Update type:

  Add/subtract from current quantity (received shipment, damaged goods, etc.)
  Set to a specific absolute quantity


Before applying:

  Match each SKU to its product/variant and show current on-hand quantity per location.
  Show a preview table: SKU, location, current qty -> new qty.
  Flag any SKU where the update was not found (typo, missing SKU, invalid location) — do not guess, list them separately.
  Flag any product/variant that will drop to 0 stock as a result.
  Show total number of SKUs and locations affected, and net unit change.
  Ask for my confirmation before applying anything.


After I confirm, apply the update:

  Update inventory levels for each matched SKU at its specified location.
  Report back: how many SKUs were updated successfully, how many were skipped/errored and why, and the final total inventory change.
  List the SKUs now at 0 stock so I can decide whether to hide them from sale.

How to Use

  1. Copy the prompt above
  2. Open Shopify Sidekick in your Shopify admin
  3. Paste the prompt and replace the bracketed placeholders with your details
  4. Review Sidekick's response and apply the suggestions