Warehouse Job

Warehouse Job

Warehouse Job is a transaction that represents a warehouse operation. It executes Inbound Orders (receiving, putaway), Release Orders (pick, release), Transfer Orders, VAS Orders, or Stocktake Orders.

A Warehouse Job records items, quantities, operations, dock assignments, charges, documents, and operation-based milestones. It supports multiple job types and integrates with ERPNext Stock for inventory posting.

To access Warehouse Job, go to:

Home > Warehousing > Warehouse Job

1. Prerequisites

Before creating a Warehouse Job, it is advised to set up the following:

• Warehouse Settings
• Reference Order (Inbound Order, Release Order, Transfer Order, VAS Order, or Stocktake Order)
• Storage Location – For putaway and pick
• Handling Unit Type – For inventory tracking

2. How to Create a Warehouse Job

1. Go to the Warehouse Job list, click New.
2. Select Type (Putaway, Pick, Transfer, VAS, Stocktake).
3. Select Reference Order Type and Reference Order (Inbound, Release, Transfer, VAS, Stocktake).
4. Add Items (or inherit from order).
5. Add Docks for dock scheduling.
6. Save the document.

2.1 Creating from Order

The recommended way is to create a Warehouse Job from an order. Use Create Warehouse Job from Inbound Order, Release Order, Transfer Order, VAS Order, or Stocktake Order.

2.2 Statuses

• Draft – Job is being prepared
• Open – Job is in progress
• Completed – Job is completed
• Cancelled – Job has been cancelled

3. Features

3.1 Dashboard Tab

The Dashboard tab shows:

• Document Alerts – Missing, overdue documents
• Operation Flow – Start → Received → Putaway → Pick → Release → End (varies by job type)
• Key Metrics – Totals, status

3.2 Operations Tab

Track operations on each item: staging, receiving, putaway, pick, release. Post operations to update inventory and progress the job.

3.3 Documents Tab

Track required documents with status and attachments. Use Populate from Template.

3.4 Docking Tab

Assign dock doors for receiving or dispatch. Schedule dock usage.

3.5 Charges Tab

Add warehouse charges (receiving, handling, storage, picking, loading). Create Sales Invoice from the job.

3.6 Integration with ERPNext Stock

Warehouse Job posts to ERPNext Stock Entry for inventory movements when operations are completed.

4. Related Topics

• Inbound Order
• Release Order
• Transfer Order
• VAS Order
• Stocktake Order
• Warehouse Contract
• Document Management