Walmart Inventory Management Software: Scaling Smarter with SKU Compass
Introduction: Why Walmart Inventory Management Is a Growing Challenge
Walmart has quickly become a serious channel for eCommerce brands. With Walmart Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) expanding rapidly, sellers now face the same challenges they once only associated with Amazon: staying in stock, avoiding overstock, and forecasting demand accurately.
But here’s the truth: Walmart’s platform isn’t as advanced as Amazon’s Seller Central. Tracking stock levels is harder, reporting is thinner, and errors can slip through more easily. For sellers without the right software, this means:
- Missed sales from stockouts
- Wasted money on excess storage
- Inaccurate demand planning
- A lack of visibility across all channels
That’s where Walmart inventory management software comes in — and why SKU Compass built a direct integration with Walmart in June 2025.
Why Walmart Inventory Is Harder to Manage Than Amazon
If you’ve sold on Amazon, you know the pain of stockouts, placement fees, and long-term storage. Walmart brings a different set of challenges:
- Less mature tools: Walmart’s seller platform is improving, but it doesn’t have the forecasting depth of Amazon.
- Slower data visibility: Sometimes shipments are received but stock doesn’t update right away.
- Multi-channel complexity: Many sellers on Walmart are also selling on Amazon, Shopify, or both. Without a unified view, true demand velocity is hidden.
And if you use Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS), the rules look familiar to FBA: storage fees, inbound lead times, and restocking rules apply. But unlike Amazon, Walmart gives sellers fewer built-in tools to manage it.
👉 This is why Walmart sellers need more than spreadsheets. They need inventory software that makes Walmart as predictable as Amazon.
The Gap in Walmart Inventory Management Software
Most tools that call themselves “Walmart inventory software” only solve half the problem. They:
- Only connect to Walmart (no visibility across Amazon or Shopify)
- Don’t forecast demand, leaving sellers guessing
- Fail to reconcile shipments with actual inventory received
That’s where SKU Compass comes in.
How SKU Compass Connects With Walmart
As an official Walmart Solutions Partner, SKU Compass integrates directly with Walmart’s API. After a seller authorizes, we can:
- Pull order and shipment data
- Track payouts and cash flow
- Forecast demand for WFS and seller-fulfilled inventory
- Combine Walmart sales with Amazon and Shopify for a true velocity view
The result: Walmart sellers get the same clarity they expect from Amazon — without having to manually crunch numbers in spreadsheets.
Case Study: A Walmart Seller Finds Clarity
One large SKU Compass client added Walmart as a sales channel. Here’s what happened:
Before SKU Compass
- No combined view of demand across Amazon, Walmart, and Shopify
- Sales velocity was a guess, making manufacturer reordering risky
- A shipment was received by Walmart but inventory counts never updated, putting products at risk of going out of stock
After SKU Compass
- Sales from all channels were linked in one dashboard
- True demand velocity was visible, giving confidence for purchase orders
- Restocking was automated with alerts before problems hit
- Inventory accuracy improved, preventing lost sales opportunities
Result: The seller smoothed cash flow, avoided low-stock risks, and scaled Walmart as a profitable channel instead of a blind spot.
Why Walmart Sellers Choose SKU Compass
Walmart sellers use SKU Compass because it goes beyond tracking stock — it makes restocking smarter.
- 📊 Accurate Forecasting → Define your own metrics and forecast demand with confidence
- 📦 Multi-Location Balance → Split stock between WFS, 3PLs, and seller-fulfilled inventory
- 🔔 Automated Dashboard→ Prevent stockouts and storage overages before they happen
- 🔗 Multi-Channel Sync → Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and ShipStation in one dashboard
- ⭐ Extra Insights → Track customer reviews and product star ratings on Walmart
What Other Tools Are Missing
Most Walmart inventory software is siloed. They don’t integrate across platforms, and they don’t link sales velocity across channels. SKU Compass fixes that by making inventory multi-channel by default.
As I often say:
“Simple is better. Automation is best.”
Scaling with spreadsheets invites errors. Scaling with SKU Compass gives you clarity and automation.
Getting Started With Walmart Inventory Management
Setting up Walmart in SKU Compass is as easy as Amazon:
- Authorize your Walmart account in SKU Compass
- Your catalog and sales history will automatically sync
- Configure your forecast window (most sellers use 35–45 days)
Within 30 minutes, you’ll see where you’re overstocked, understocked, or at risk.
👉 Start your free trial today or book a free strategy call.
FAQs About Walmart Inventory Management Software
What is Walmart inventory management software?
It’s software that helps sellers track inventory, forecast demand, and prevent stockouts or overstock on Walmart Marketplace.
Does SKU Compass work with Walmart WFS?
Yes. SKU Compass forecasts demand and tracks inventory for both Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) and seller-fulfilled channels.
Can I connect Walmart with Amazon and Shopify in SKU Compass?
Yes. SKU Compass links Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and ShipStation into one dashboard so you see true demand velocity.
Why not just use spreadsheets?
Scaling with spreadsheets invites errors and delays. SKU Compass automates forecasting and replenishment so you can scale with confidence.
How long does it take to set up SKU Compass?
Most sellers are connected and running forecasts in under 30 minutes.
Glossary of Key Terms
- WFS (Walmart Fulfillment Services): Walmart’s fulfillment network, similar to Amazon FBA.
- 3PL (Third-Party Logistics): An outside warehouse or logistics provider that stores and ships inventory.
- Placement Fees: Charges applied when shipments are split into multiple fulfillment centers.
- Forecast Window: The optimal days of stock to hold (typically 35–45 days).
- Sales Velocity: The rate at which a product sells, used to calculate reorders.
Conclusion: Scale Smarter on Walmart
Walmart is a growing channel, but it comes with complexity. Without the right tools, sellers risk stockouts, wasted storage costs, and blind spots across channels.
SKU Compass was built to make Walmart inventory management simple, accurate, and automated — giving sellers the same confidence they expect on Amazon.
Ready to take control?
👉 Try SKU Compass free and see how easy it is to keep Walmart in sync with the rest of your business.
Written by Randy Thebeau – Founder, SKU Compass
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