Create A Purchase Order

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Overview

All POs should be created into ShipHero 7 business days prior to their arrival. Below are the steps to create a PO in ShipHero:

  1. Select Purchase Orders > All Purchase Orders

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  2. There are two methods to submit a purchase order:

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  • Create A Purchase Order: Through this method the purchase order is directly entered into ShipHero

  • Upload Purchase Order: Through this method the purchase order is entered onto the ShipHero

Create A Purchase Order

  1. Select the Vendor, Warehouse, and Maximum Product for the PO

    • The following are the normal selections for these drop-downs-

      • Vendor: All

      • Warehouse: Ship Essential - Primary

      • Maximum Product: Unlimited

      • Search and add all SKUs included in this PO

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  2. Enter in the quantity of each SKU included in the PO. Once completed click Save Order which will create the Purchase Order.

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  3. On the next page, you will be able to update details of the PO and add additional ones-

    • PO Number: Customize the PO Number

    • Add additional SKUs to PO

    • Update the quantity of each SKU

    • Ship Date: Enter the Ship Date

    • Expected Date: Enter the Expected Arrival Date

    • Tracking Number: Enter the shipment Tracking Number

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  4. Once updates are completed be sure to Save Changes.

Don't forget to complete your Advanced Shipment Notice and follow our receiving guidelines.