Stop Running Out of Ingredients: Plan Your Bulk Orders in Minutes
Enter what you have, what you use, and how long delivery takes — get exact reorder dates, order quantities, and a 12-month budget projection.
How It Works
Three simple steps to a complete supply forecast in under 2 minutes.
Set Your Order Settings
Enter your supplier lead time, safety buffer, forecast period, and expected growth rate. These apply across all your ingredients.
Add Your Ingredients
For each ingredient, enter your stock on hand, monthly usage, price per kg, and minimum order quantity. The live forecast updates instantly as you type.
Get Your Forecast Report
Hit "Generate Full Forecast Report" to see your complete order schedule, priority actions, and full budget breakdown — ready to download as a PDF.
Days from placing your order to receiving it at your door.
Extra days of stock to keep as a cushion against delays or demand spikes.
How far ahead you want to plan orders and budget.
Month-over-month growth in your output. Enter 0 if your volume is steady.
Full order schedule + 12-month budget breakdown
Priority Actions
Upcoming Order Schedule
Every order you need to place over your forecast period, sorted by date
| Place Order On | Ingredient | Qty to Order | Est. Cost | Arrives By | Type |
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Budget Breakdown
Projected spend per ingredient over your forecast period
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Supplier Lead Time" and how does it affect my reorder date?
Lead time is the number of days between placing your order with HBNO and receiving the delivery at your facility. The calculator uses your lead time to work backwards from your stockout date to calculate the exact date you need to place each order. With a 7-day lead time and 0.17 kg/day usage, the tool ensures you have at least 1.2 kg on hand when you trigger your next order.
How much should I set my Safety Buffer to?
A safety buffer is extra stock you keep on hand to absorb unexpected demand spikes or supplier delays. Most bulk buyers set 7–21 days. If your supplier is reliable and your demand is stable, 7 days is fine. If you're heading into a busy season or your supplier occasionally delays, go up to 21 days. We recommend starting at 14 days and adjusting based on your experience.
How is my reorder point calculated?
Your reorder point is: **(Lead Time + Safety Buffer) × Daily Usage**. For example, with 7-day lead time, 14-day safety buffer, and 5 kg/month usage (≈ 0.17 kg/day), your reorder point is 21 × 0.17 = 3.5 kg. When your stock drops to 3.5 kg, it's time to order. You can see this formula broken down live inside each ingredient card.
What is "Minimum Order Qty" and where do I find it?
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is the smallest quantity HBNO will ship in a single order for that ingredient. You can find it on the product page at hbnobulk.com or by contacting our team. If unsure, enter 1 kg, the calculator will still give accurate reorder timing; it just won't round your suggested order quantity up to a batch size.
My usage changes seasonally, should I update the numbers each month?
Yes, that's the best approach. The current version uses a flat monthly usage figure, so we recommend revisiting your forecast every 4–6 weeks and updating Monthly Usage to reflect your current pace. Use the **Production Growth %** setting to model a gradual ramp-up. A full seasonal adjustment feature is planned for a future version.
Ready to Place Your Bulk Order?
Share your forecast with our team and we'll build a custom pricing proposal for your volumes.
