Purchasing

Purchase orders aligned with what stores actually need

Automated purchasing derived from the replenishment plan, aligned with supplier lead times, delivery cycles, and working capital objectives — executed directly to ERP, EDI, or WMS.

25%

Inventory reduction

-18

Days of inventory

33%

Lost sales reduction

Demand-driven purchasing

What stores need determines what gets bought

Every purchase order originates from the store-level replenishment plan. The system aggregates the real needs of all stores and consolidates them into supplier-level orders — respecting order cycles, minimum quantities, and lead times. Purchasing is a direct consequence of demand, not a separate decision.

Demand ConsolidationCalculated
T-012 · Bogotá Norte36 units
T-018 · Medellín24 units
T-042 · Cali Sur48 units
T-071 · Barranquilla36 units
Consolidated order144 units

Supplier

Alpina

Cycle

Weekly

Lead time

5 days

Timing

The right timing for every order

Celes calculates not just what to buy, but when to buy it. Each order is scheduled based on the supplier calendar, DC capacity, and coverage objectives — balancing product availability against inventory investment.

Order TimelineScheduled
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
AlpinaCoverage to wk 10
NutresaCoverage to wk 10
BavariaCoverage to wk 10
OrderDeliveryCoverage
Direct execution

From calculation to supplier, with no manual steps

Purchase orders are transmitted directly to the retailer's ERP, EDI, or WMS. Supplier → DC → Store or Supplier → Store, depending on the distribution model. No manual entry. No rework.

Direct ExecutionLive

Consolidated order

Completed

Sent to ERP/EDI

Completed

Supplier → DC → Store

In transit

ModesSupplier → DC → StoreSupplier → Store
With Celes, we moved from reactive decisions to a data-driven planning process that lets us anticipate real demand.

Paula Pinilla

Head of Purchasing, Puppis

Case Study

Fybeca: 25% inventory reduction and -18 days of stock

Leading pharmacy chain in Ecuador aligns purchasing with real demand and frees up working capital.

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Celes Autopilot

Celes Autopilot takes this further.

Purchase orders are generated and transmitted autonomously. Leadership defines the financial objectives and supplier priorities. AI operates within those rules.

Want to see it in action?

Talk to our team and we'll show you how it works with your operation.