We’re excited to announce that Vortex IQ has officially launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Inventory Planner, empowering e-commerce businesses to automate and optimise stock planning, purchasing, and forecasting through real-time AI agent workflows.

Inventory Planner is a trusted forecasting and replenishment platform that helps merchants predict demand, reduce stockouts, and increase cash flow. With the new MCP Server integration, Vortex IQ enables AI agents to connect Inventory Planner with live e-commerce signals — taking intelligent, autonomous actions to prevent inventory risk and unlock smarter operational decisions.

What Is the MCP Server for Inventory Planner?

The Vortex IQ MCP Server for Inventory Planner transforms its APIs into structured, AI-agent-friendly tools that allow intelligent systems to:

  • Monitor stock levels, sales velocity, and replenishment schedules
  • Forecast demand based on seasonality, campaigns, and historical trends
  • Trigger purchase orders or vendor communications
  • Optimise inventory performance in sync with platforms like Shopify, Magento, OrderWise, Klaviyo, GA4, and ERPs

With MCP, Inventory Planner becomes a dynamic, agentic command centre for stock optimisation.

Use Cases: Inventory Planner + MCP Server for E-Commerce

Here are the most impactful ways AI agents can enhance and automate inventory workflows for modern retail businesses:

1. Forecast-Aware Purchase Automation
  • Agent analyses SKU-level demand forecasts from Inventory Planner
  • Checks supplier lead times, sell-through velocity, and buffer stock
  • Automatically generates purchase orders for high-priority SKUs
  • Notifies procurement team and syncs PO status with ERP

Prompt: “Trigger reorder for any product forecasted to sell out in the next 15 days with lead time >7 days.”

2. Overstock Detection and Mitigation
  • Agent monitors inventory turnover ratios
  • Identifies products that exceed forecast and are overstocked
  • Recommends:
    • Discounting via Shopify or Magento
    • Promotional campaign triggers in Klaviyo

Cross-channel liquidation (e.g. Amazon, outlet)

3. Out-of-Stock Prevention in Live Campaigns
  • Agent monitors running email/social campaigns (via Klaviyo or Meta)
  • Cross-references promoted products with inventory levels and replenishment schedules
  • Pauses promotion if product won’t be restocked in time
  • Suggests substitutes or variant alternatives

Example: “If promoted product has <10 units and no incoming PO, pause campaign and suggest alternative.”

4. Smart Vendor Performance Scoring
  • Agent tracks supplier delivery times and fill rates from Inventory Planner and ERP
  • Scores vendors on reliability
  • Recommends vendor changes or lead time adjustments

Notifies merchandising for at-risk SKUs

5. Store & Warehouse Allocation Automation
  • Agent forecasts demand by region or channel
  • Suggests optimal inventory allocation to warehouses or stores
  • Reduces last-mile delivery costs and speeds up shipping

Updates stock availability tags dynamically across geographies

6. Cross-System Agent Automation

Event Agent Action Connected Platforms
SKU trending Check forecast → trigger PO Inventory Planner + ERP
New product launched Estimate first-run forecast + reorder point Inventory Planner + Shopify
Overstock detected Trigger discount campaign Inventory Planner + Klaviyo
PO delayed Alert CX team + update PDP delivery ETA Inventory Planner + Freshdesk

Who Benefits?

Role Key Use Cases
Inventory Planners Forecast-based reordering, exception management
Merchandisers Overstock control, bundle strategy suggestions
Procurement Teams Vendor scoring, lead time optimisation
Marketing Campaign coordination with stock levels
CX & Ops SLA assurance, real-time fulfilment accuracy

Enterprise-Ready and Scalable

  • Secure OAuth and token-authenticated Inventory Planner API integration
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Hosted or self-managed MCP Server deployment
  • Seamless integration with Shopify, Magento, Klaviyo, OrderWise, and ERP tools
  • Real-time audit logs and AI decision traceability

Prompt-to-Inventory Action Example

Prompt:
 “If any SKU is forecasted to sell out in <14 days and has no active PO, reorder based on last 30-day velocity and notify buying team.”

Agent Workflow:

  • Scans forecast data in Inventory Planner
  • Checks vendor and lead time info
  • Calculates reorder quantity
  • Triggers PO and email alert
  • Updates procurement dashboard

Ready to Power Inventory Planner with Intelligence?

The Vortex IQ MCP Server for Inventory Planner is now live — enabling retailers to act ahead of stock issues, optimise cash flow, and ensure product availability with the help of autonomous, AI-powered agents.

  • Book a demo to see agent-led inventory planning in action
  • Request your MCP server deployment for Inventory Planner
  • Start automating demand forecasting, reordering, and stock insights today

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