AI agents for replenishment & forecasting
8 live agents (Safety Stock Optimiser, Phantom Inventory Detector, Seasonal Build Planner…) and 15 on the roadmap: what each does, the data it needs and the questions it answers.
8 agents you can switch on today
Safety Stock Optimiser
Suggests safety stock per SKU from demand variability and an assumed lead time and service level.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Orders, Order lines, Inventory
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace); stock-out risk and days of cover
Ask it, for example:
- "Safety stock for our top 10 sellers"
- "Which SKUs are below their safety stock?"
- "Safety stock for handbags with a 14-day lead time"
Phantom Inventory Detector
Flags items showing stock in the system but not selling, so stores can recount them.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Inventory, Order lines, Products
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace)
Ask it, for example:
- "Which SKUs have stock but no sales in 30 days?"
- "Recount list for this week"
- "Phantom stock in best-selling categories"
Seasonal Build Planner
Plans pre-season stock builds by category from monthly sales patterns and current stock.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Orders, Order lines, Products, Inventory
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace); sales analytics by category, channel or period
Ask it, for example:
- "Plan the stock build for next season"
- "Which categories need more stock before the peak?"
- "Monthly sales pattern for dresses"
New Store Opening Stock Plan
Builds an opening stock list for a new store from best sellers and category mix.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Products, Order lines, Inventory
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace); sales analytics by category, channel or period
Ask it, for example:
- "Opening stock plan for a new store"
- "Top 20 SKUs for a new store"
- "Category mix for a small new store"
Auto-replenishment Engine
Proposes replenishment orders from recent sales velocity and stock, for a buyer to approve.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Orders, Order lines, Inventory, Products
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace); stock-out risk and days of cover
Ask it, for example:
- "Propose this week's replenishment order"
- "Reorder quantities for our top sellers"
- "Which SKUs need ordering today?"
Promotion Forecaster
Forecasts the uplift of a planned promotion from how past promotions performed.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Promotions, Orders, Order lines, Products
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace)
Ask it, for example:
- "Forecast a 20% off promotion on dresses"
- "What uplift should we expect from a lipstick offer?"
- "Forecast a two-week handbag promotion"
Gift Set Demand Planner
Plans festive gift and beauty demand from monthly sales patterns and current stock.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Orders, Order lines, Products, Inventory
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace); sales analytics by category, channel or period
Ask it, for example:
- "Plan beauty stock for the festive season"
- "Which beauty categories peak before holidays?"
- "How much fragrance should we hold for gifting?"
Concession Stock Visibility
Shows each brand its stock, sales and cover so brand partners replenish on time.
Who it's for: Your team (console, API)
Data it needs: Products, Inventory, Order lines
Tools it uses: read-only SQL over your retail data (sandboxed per workspace)
Ask it, for example:
- "Stock and sales by brand"
- "Which brands are running low?"
- "Brand report for our top 5 brands"
Coming next
- Baby Essentials Availability Monitor: Monitors formula and nappy availability by store and size and escalates gaps before parents notice.
- Overstock Resolver: Finds excess stock and recommends transfers, returns to vendor or promotions to clear it.
- Ramadan Demand Forecaster: Forecasts the shift in demand before and during Ramadan and Eid as the dates move each year.
- Perishables Ordering Assistant: Orders fresh produce, meat and dairy daily by shelf life, forecast and waste history.
- Snack Restock Planner: Plans snack, drinks and tobacco restocks between deliveries based on fast-moving lines.
- Cold Drinks Fill Planner: Plans chiller fills by weather and time of day so cold drinks are always available.
- Pharmacy Stock Optimiser: Orders medicines from prescription patterns and wholesaler availability so patients do not wait.
- In-season Reorder Advisor: Identifies fast-selling styles to reorder in-season and checks supplier capacity and lead time.
- Pet Food Demand Planner: Forecasts pet food demand per store from autoship subscriptions and recurring purchases.
- Parts Stock Range Optimiser: Decides which parts each branch holds versus central stock from local vehicle demand and urgency.
- Peak Toy Season Forecaster: Forecasts hot toys for holiday peaks from pre-orders, search trends and early sell-through.
- Title Reorder Assistant: Reorders backlist and bestseller titles per store from sales velocity and publisher lead times.
- Seasonal Sports Stock Planner: Plans stock for ski, cycling and football seasons by region and weather outlook.
- Seasonal Garden Stock Planner: Plans garden and outdoor stock by regional weather forecasts and spring timing.
- Boutique Stock Balancer: Balances scarce luxury stock between boutiques based on client demand and wait lists.
How to turn them on
- Load the data each agent needs (upload, API or, soon, a connector to your e-commerce platform).
- Open Agent catalog in the ServiceBuddy console: agents whose data is present show as ready.
- Install, add your own instructions, and test in the Playground.
Live AI Agent Buddies: Replenishment & forecasting
Replenishment & forecasting
Safety Stock OptimiserSuggests safety stock per SKU from demand variability and an assumed lead time and service level.
Replenishment & forecasting
Phantom Inventory DetectorFlags items showing stock in the system but not selling, so stores can recount them.
Replenishment & forecasting
Seasonal Build PlannerPlans pre-season stock builds by category from monthly sales patterns and current stock.
Replenishment & forecasting
New Store Opening Stock PlanBuilds an opening stock list for a new store from best sellers and category mix.
Replenishment & forecasting
Auto-replenishment EngineProposes replenishment orders from recent sales velocity and stock, for a buyer to approve.
Replenishment & forecasting
Promotion ForecasterForecasts the uplift of a planned promotion from how past promotions performed.
Replenishment & forecasting
Gift Set Demand PlannerPlans festive gift and beauty demand from monthly sales patterns and current stock.
Replenishment & forecasting
Concession Stock VisibilityShows each brand its stock, sales and cover so brand partners replenish on time.
Coming soon: Replenishment & forecasting
Replenishment & forecasting
Baby Essentials Availability MonitorMonitors formula and nappy availability by store and size and escalates gaps before parents notice.
Replenishment & forecasting
Overstock ResolverFinds excess stock and recommends transfers, returns to vendor or promotions to clear it.
Replenishment & forecasting
Ramadan Demand ForecasterForecasts the shift in demand before and during Ramadan and Eid as the dates move each year.
Replenishment & forecasting
Perishables Ordering AssistantOrders fresh produce, meat and dairy daily by shelf life, forecast and waste history.
Replenishment & forecasting
Snack Restock PlannerPlans snack, drinks and tobacco restocks between deliveries based on fast-moving lines.
Replenishment & forecasting
Cold Drinks Fill PlannerPlans chiller fills by weather and time of day so cold drinks are always available.
Replenishment & forecasting
Pharmacy Stock OptimiserOrders medicines from prescription patterns and wholesaler availability so patients do not wait.
Replenishment & forecasting
In-season Reorder AdvisorIdentifies fast-selling styles to reorder in-season and checks supplier capacity and lead time.
Replenishment & forecasting
Pet Food Demand PlannerForecasts pet food demand per store from autoship subscriptions and recurring purchases.
Replenishment & forecasting
Parts Stock Range OptimiserDecides which parts each branch holds versus central stock from local vehicle demand and urgency.
Replenishment & forecasting
Peak Toy Season ForecasterForecasts hot toys for holiday peaks from pre-orders, search trends and early sell-through.
Replenishment & forecasting
Title Reorder AssistantReorders backlist and bestseller titles per store from sales velocity and publisher lead times.
Replenishment & forecasting
Seasonal Sports Stock PlannerPlans stock for ski, cycling and football seasons by region and weather outlook.
Replenishment & forecasting
Seasonal Garden Stock PlannerPlans garden and outdoor stock by regional weather forecasts and spring timing.
Replenishment & forecasting
Boutique Stock BalancerBalances scarce luxury stock between boutiques based on client demand and wait lists.
Articles about these buddies
Auto-replenishment Engine: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Proposes replenishment orders from recent sales velocity and stock, for a buyer to approve. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to switch i…
Promotion Forecaster: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Forecasts the uplift of a planned promotion from how past promotions performed. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to switch it on.
Gift Set Demand Planner: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Plans festive gift and beauty demand from monthly sales patterns and current stock. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to switch it on.
Concession Stock Visibility: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Shows each brand its stock, sales and cover so brand partners replenish on time. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to switch it on.
Seasonal Build Planner: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Plans pre-season stock builds by category from monthly sales patterns and current stock. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to switch it o…
New Store Opening Stock Plan: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Builds an opening stock list for a new store from best sellers and category mix. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to switch it on.
Safety Stock Optimiser: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Suggests safety stock per SKU from demand variability and an assumed lead time and service level. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to sw…
Phantom Inventory Detector: what this AI agent does and how to use it
Flags items showing stock in the system but not selling, so stores can recount them. Who it's for, the questions it answers, the data it needs and how to switch it on.
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