Amazon allows you to choose how your FBA inventory is distributed across fulfillment centers. Adjusting your inbound placement settings helps you control shipment splits, workflow complexity, and placement fees.
🧭 Step 1: Open Seller Central Settings
Log in to your Amazon Seller Central account
Click the gear icon in the top-right corner
Select Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
📦 Step 2: Find Inbound Placement Settings
Scroll to the Inbound Settings section.
Look for settings related to:
Inbound placement service
Shipment splits
Inventory placement options
👉 The wording may vary depending on your marketplace and account.
⚙️ Step 3: Choose Your Preferred Placement Option
Amazon may provide options such as:
1. Amazon-Optimized Shipment Splits
Lowest placement fees
Inventory sent to multiple warehouses
2. Minimal Shipment Splits
Fewer warehouse destinations
Moderate placement fees
3. Single Destination / Inventory Placement Service
Ship inventory to one location
Highest placement fees
💾 Step 4: Save Your Changes
Select your preferred option
Click Save
👉 Your future FBA shipments will follow these preferences.
⚠️ Important Notes
These settings apply to future shipments only
Amazon may still split shipments depending on:
Inventory type
Warehouse capacity
Item restrictions
Placement fees vary based on:
Size
Weight
Quantity
💡 Best Practice
Before choosing a setting:
Compare placement fees
Consider shipping complexity
Balance convenience vs profitability
🔄 Using AccelerList
When creating FBA shipments in AccelerList:
Amazon’s placement settings and fees still apply
The shipment options shown come directly from Amazon
👉 AccelerList does not control placement fees or warehouse assignments.
✅ Summary
To configure inbound placement settings:
Open FBA Settings in Seller Central
Find Inbound Placement options
Choose your preferred shipment split setup
Save changes
This helps you manage shipment complexity and inbound placement fees more effectively.