1. Bonded Warehouse Mgmt
  2. Who it's for
  3. Import distribution warehouses
Who it's for

Import distribution warehouses

An import distributor needs the warehouse release decision to concern the same goods and quantity that the operating team will handle. Bonded Warehouse Mgmt keeps the customs entry beside its parent stock request. Inventory Clerk prepares the evidence, while Inventory Supervisor decides the submitted entry and the separate stock release scope.

How Bonded Warehouse Mgmt is set up for you

Recognizable entry evidence

Use the customs reference and release document to identify the proposal. Keep the dutiable value within its operating organization so the reviewer can inspect the source context.

Available quantity

Compare eligible lot stock with active held reservations before committing more units. A large on-hand balance may already support other requests.

Posted release work

Carry out the approved stock action and inspect its movement and receipt. The resulting quantity should remain traceable to the authorized request.

Exception ownership

Inventory Supervisor handles failed checks and permitted corrections. Auditor can follow the original movement and any compensation after the operating issue is resolved.

An import distributor needs the warehouse release decision to concern the same goods and quantity that the operating team will handle. Bonded Warehouse Mgmt keeps the customs entry beside its parent stock request. Inventory Clerk prepares the evidence, while Inventory Supervisor decides the submitted entry and the separate stock release scope.

Choose an imported component lot with clear entry evidence and a recognizable storage location. Agree the base unit, organization and responsible Inventory Clerk before preparing the first request. Submit its bond entry and use a different person for the decision.

Rehearse a reservation that exceeds the free quantity, then a smaller valid hold. Include a repeated stock action so the team can inspect the existing effect instead of changing the balance twice. Ask Auditor to distinguish entry approval from the posted stock outcome.

Keep the initial cycle limited to goods whose source evidence the supervisor can explain. Follow [Customs review and release](/bonded-warehouse-mgmt/processes/customs-review-and-release), then compare the request with its movement during verification before expanding the operating scope.

Features to start with

Roles on the team

Inventory Clerk
Prepare stock requests, maintain items, lots, locations and operational records, and run the stock actions on the Operations Desk.
Inventory Supervisor
Review and decide stock requests, reverse movements, correct or cancel scope, reconcile, and maintain stock policies.
Auditor
Read-only access to every record and the evidence trail (decisions, receipts, movements).
App Administrator
Maintain the organization and its team members.

Set up Bonded Warehouse Mgmt your way.

Start free, then use Proto to change fields, steps and approvals before your team goes live.

How to get started