Stock Control tab

Found in the Setup > Items > Item details screen, the Stock Control tab in HirePOS manages key item details related to sales stock levels, preferred suppliers, and sales inventory tracking. These settings help ensure accurate sales stock management and efficient reordering.

The unique code assigned to the item by your preferred supplier. This is commonly used when ordering or referencing items with that supplier. Check the Codes & Barcode help guide for more information.

Used for scanning items at POS or during stock handling. When scanning, HirePOS checks in the following order:

1. Barcode

2. Supplier Code

3. Item Code

This field can be used to override or define a specific barcode for the item. Check the Codes & Barcode help guide for more information.

Identifies where the item is physically stored within your warehouse or store (e.g. Row 3, Bay 5). This can be included in reports to assist with picking, packing, and stocktakes.

The supplier you typically purchase this item from. This is used as the default supplier when generating purchase orders and managing stock replenishment.

Displays the current quantity available for Sales items only. This value updates automatically based on sales, purchases, and stock adjustments. Check the Sales Stock Control help guide for more information on how current stock quantities are calculated.

The standard quantity you aim to keep in stock under normal conditions. This helps guide purchasing decisions and ensures consistent stock availability.

The minimum stock level before the item is considered low. When stock falls below this level, the item will be prioritised in: Orders > Stock Levels & Reordering
This helps ensure timely reordering and prevents stock shortages.

Check the Stock Levels & Reordering help guide for more information on how to easily reorder stock based on Current, Normal and Reorder quantities.