Stock Control guide
How to Set Minimum and Maximum Stock Levels for a Supplier
Set minimum and maximum stock levels across an entire supplier range to improve reorder suggestions and purchase order recommendations.
Video walkthrough: setting minimum and maximum stock levels for a supplier range.
Quick answer
Set stock levels for a supplier range
Open the Stock Control module, select Set Minimum & Maximum Levels and choose the supplier. Enter the minimum and maximum stock levels, then click Save Changes and Confirm.
Before you start
Have these details ready
Access to Salon Manager
Permission to manage stock settings
Access to the Stock Control module
The supplier whose stock levels you want to update
The required minimum and maximum stock levels
Step-by-step instructions
How to set supplier-level stock limits
Follow these steps to apply minimum and maximum stock levels across a selected supplier range.
Open Salon Manager
Sign in and open the main Salon Manager application.
Open Stock Control
Go to the Stock Control module.
Open the level settings
Click Set Minimum & Maximum Levels in the left-hand menu.
Select the supplier
Choose the supplier whose stock levels you want to update.
Enter the minimum level
Enter the Minimum Level required for the supplier range.
Enter the maximum level
Enter the required Maximum Level.
Use sales-based levels
Alternatively, calculate the maximum level using sales from the selected number of months.
Review the settings
Check the minimum and maximum stock levels before saving.
Save the changes
Click Save Changes.
Confirm the update
Click Confirm when the confirmation window appears.
Finish the process
Click OK to acknowledge the confirmation message.
Useful tips
Keep your reorder suggestions accurate
Set realistic minimum and maximum levels to improve purchase order recommendations.
Use the sales-based maximum option if stock requirements change throughout the year.
Review supplier stock levels regularly to keep reorder suggestions accurate.
Check the settings carefully before confirming the changes.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and what to check
Frequently asked questions
Supplier stock level questions
How do I set minimum and maximum stock levels?
Open Stock Control, select Set Minimum & Maximum Levels, choose the supplier, enter the stock levels and click Save Changes.
Can I update an entire supplier range at once?
Yes. The settings apply to the selected supplier range.
Can Salon Manager calculate the maximum stock level automatically?
Yes. You can base the maximum stock level on sales from the last selected number of months.
Why should I set minimum and maximum stock levels?
They help Salon Manager identify products that need reordering and improve purchase order recommendations.
How do I finish saving the changes?
Click Save Changes, Confirm, then OK when the success message appears.
Offline reference
Download this guide as a PDF
Keep a printable copy for stock teams or use it during staff training.
Last reviewed: 18 June 2026.
