Built for Retail Planners Who Want Control, Clarity & Speed

Buyer’s Toolbox AP is a comprehensive SaaS platform designed for retailers who are ready to leave behind fragmented spreadsheets and gain a purpose-built solution for managing Open to Buy, seasonal and in-season plans, and enterprise-wide merchandise financial planning.

Developed by ANT USA and trusted by leading global retailers for over 30 years, Buyer’s Toolbox AP brings precision and agility to your planning process, so you can drive profitability, reduce stock risk, and make better, faster decisions with confidence.

Key Planning Capabilities

Top-down, bottom-up, and middle-out planning for total flexibility
Open to Buy (OTB) visibility at any level—class, buyer, brand, location
Pre-season and in-season forecasting, with dynamic plan reconciliation
Weeks of Supply (WOS) and Weeks Cover tracking across markets
WSSI Planning (Weekly Sales, Stock & Intake) for UK, AU and global teams
Attribute-based and location-aware planning to segment and scale
Long-range retail sales forecasting for seasonal, monthly, or multi-year views

Seamless Planning from Strategy to Store

Buyer’s Toolbox AP isn’t just for head office. With strong D365 integrations, this solution supports a full flow of data from high-level strategy through to store-level execution.

You can plan receipts with the same confidence you plan financials—and know that your buying, allocation, and replenishment teams are all working from the same numbers.

Expanded Capabilities Include

Margin & Price Optimization: Align plan targets with pricing strategies, model promotion scenarios, and track margin performance in real time.
Promotion Impact Analysis: See how past and planned promotions affect sales, margin, and stock flow.
Allocating to Store: Allocate receipts or excess inventory using rules-based or manual logic.
Basic Item Replenishment: Flexible replenishment strategies that respond to demand signals and plan needs.

Who It's For

Merchandise planners and inventory analysts.
Buyers and allocation teams
Retail finance and planning leaders
Brick & mortar, omnichannel, and eCommerce retailers
Regional chains and global retailers alike

Why ANT USA

Founded in 1992, ANT USA has implemented over 150 retail planning systems worldwide. We specialize in high-performance, scalable planning tools that help retail teams break free from spreadsheets, align cross-functional teams, and make faster, more confident decisions.

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Smarter Merchandise Financial Planning & Open To Buy From ANT USA

ANT USA Inc

Smarter Merchandise Financial Planning & Open To Buy From ANT USA

ANT USA Inc

Smarter Merchandise Financial Planning & Open To Buy From ANT USA
ANT USA Inc