Stock Control guide
How to Perform a Stock Movement in Salon Manager
Move products into or out of stock and update the quantities recorded in Salon Manager.
Video walkthrough: performing a stock movement in Salon Manager Stock Control.
Quick answer
Move products into or out of stock
Open the Stock Control module, go to Stock Movement and choose Stock In or Stock Out. Add the products, enter the quantities to move, then click Save Changes and Confirm.
Before you start
Have these details ready
Access to Salon Manager
Permission to manage stock
Access to the Stock Control module
The products you want to move identified
Knowledge of whether the movement is Stock In or Stock Out
Step-by-step instructions
How to perform a stock movement
Follow these steps to add or remove products and update their recorded stock quantities.
Open Salon Manager
Sign in and open the main Salon Manager application.
Open Stock Control
Go to the Stock Control module.
Select Stock Movement
Click Stock Movement in the left-hand menu.
Choose the movement type
Select either Stock In or Stock Out.
Add the products
Scan the product barcodes or click Add Products to find them manually.
Select the products
Choose every product you want to include in the stock movement.
Confirm the selection
Click Confirm to add the selected products.
Enter the quantities
Enter the quantity to move for each product.
Review the movement
Check the movement type, products and quantities.
Save the changes
Click Save Changes.
Confirm the movement
Click Confirm when prompted.
Check the updated stock
The stock quantities will update to reflect the completed movement.
Useful tips
Check the movement type and quantities
Choose the correct stock movement type before adding products.
Scanning product barcodes is the quickest way to add items.
Double-check the quantities before saving the stock movement.
Review the confirmation before completing the transaction.
Troubleshooting
Common issues and what to check
Frequently asked questions
Stock movement questions
How do I perform a stock movement?
Open Stock Control, select Stock Movement, choose Stock In or Stock Out, add the products, enter the quantities and click Save Changes.
Can I scan products instead of searching for them?
Yes. You can scan product barcodes or add products manually.
Can I move stock into and out of stock?
Yes. Select either Stock In or Stock Out before entering the products and quantities.
Can I move multiple products at once?
Yes. Add all required products before entering their quantities and saving the transaction.
How do I save the stock movement?
Click Save Changes, then Confirm to complete the stock movement.
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.
