• LOW STOCK
  • VENDOR MATCH
  • DRAFT ORDER
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to automate inventory reordering with your AI

Connect MarketMan to your agent to handle the math of stock levels. Once connected, your AI monitors your inventory and prepares orders for you.

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Short answer

How can I automate my inventory reordering?

Your AI compares current stock against set par levels to find shortages. It then pulls vendor details to draft purchase orders for your review. You get a list of exactly what needs to be ordered and who to order it from.

The results of automation.

Where your orders land.

This process moves you from manual counting to reviewing ready-made orders.

LOW STOCK

Identify shortages

The AI flags every item that has fallen below its required par level. You get a clear list of what's missing.

VENDOR MATCH

Link items to suppliers

The agent matches low stock items to their specific vendors. This ensures the right products go to the right people.

DRAFT ORDER

Ready-to-send POs

The AI builds purchase orders based on the quantity needed to hit par levels. These sit waiting for your final approval.

HUMAN REVIEW

Final approval step

The AI won't send orders on its own. You review the drafted purchase orders to make sure the quantities look right before sending.

The workflow

What your AI does when <the thing arrives>.

The AI handles the data heavy lifting so you don't have to manually check every shelf.

  1. Check stock levels

    The agent looks at your current inventory counts and compares them to your established par levels.

    list_inventory

  2. Find the right suppliers

    It looks up your vendor list to see which companies supply the items that are running low.

    list_vendors

  3. Prepare the orders

    The AI calculates the gap between current stock and par levels to create new purchase orders.

    list_purchase_orders

  4. Present for review

    The agent presents the drafted orders to you in your chat interface for a final check.

    list_purchase_orders

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the reordering workflow.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Swap out specific item names or vendor names to get more precise results.

MarketMan Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MuSaqS8l84QQDulkKuxq2QzxYfGOvMhuoa9B94Th/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — MarketMan capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "marketman-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MuSaqS8l84QQDulkKuxq2QzxYfGOvMhuoa9B94Th/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check my current inventory and tell me which items are below par levels.

  • Which vendors do I need to contact to replenish my low stock items?

  • Draft a purchase order for all items that are low on stock from Sysco.

  • Show me the purchase orders that were recently drafted for my review.

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Start here

Connect MarketMan once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Will the AI automatically send orders to my vendors?

    No. The AI only drafts the purchase orders. You must review and send them yourself.

  • 02

    Can the AI change my par levels in MarketMan?

    No. The AI can only read your inventory and vendor data to identify what needs to be ordered.

  • 03

    Does it work with any vendor?

    It works with any vendor already listed in your MarketMan account.

  • 04

    Can I ask for a summary of my current stock?

    Yes. You can ask for a list of all items or a summary of specific categories.

  • 05

    How does it know how much to order?

    It compares your current inventory count against the par level you have set for that specific item.

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