Salon Manager Stock Control guide

How to Perform a Stock Movement in Salon Manager

Move products into or out of stock and update the quantities recorded in Salon Manager.


Video walkthrough: performing a stock movement in Salon Manager Stock Control.

Quick answer

Move products into or out of stock

Open the Stock Control module, go to Stock Movement and choose Stock In or Stock Out. Add the products, enter the quantities to move, then click Save Changes and Confirm.

Before you start

Have these details ready

Access to Salon Manager
Permission to manage stock
Access to the Stock Control module
The products you want to move identified
Knowledge of whether the movement is Stock In or Stock Out

Step-by-step instructions

How to perform a stock movement

Follow these steps to add or remove products and update their recorded stock quantities.

1
Open Salon Manager
Sign in and open the main Salon Manager application.
2
Open Stock Control
Go to the Stock Control module.
3
Select Stock Movement
Click Stock Movement in the left-hand menu.
4
Choose the movement type
Select either Stock In or Stock Out.
5
Add the products
Scan the product barcodes or click Add Products to find them manually.
6
Select the products
Choose every product you want to include in the stock movement.
7
Confirm the selection
Click Confirm to add the selected products.
8
Enter the quantities
Enter the quantity to move for each product.
9
Review the movement
Check the movement type, products and quantities.
10
Save the changes
Click Save Changes.
11
Confirm the movement
Click Confirm when prompted.
12
Check the updated stock
The stock quantities will update to reflect the completed movement.

Useful tips

Check the movement type and quantities

Choose the correct stock movement type before adding products.
Scanning product barcodes is the quickest way to add items.
Double-check the quantities before saving the stock movement.
Review the confirmation before completing the transaction.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and what to check

The Stock Movement option is not visible

Make sure you are in the Stock Control module and have permission to manage stock.

The product cannot be found

Try scanning the barcode or use Add Products to search for the item manually.

The quantity is incorrect

Edit the quantity before clicking Save Changes.

The stock movement was not saved

Make sure you clicked Save Changes and then Confirm.

Frequently asked questions

Stock movement questions

How do I perform a stock movement?

Open Stock Control, select Stock Movement, choose Stock In or Stock Out, add the products, enter the quantities and click Save Changes.

Can I scan products instead of searching for them?

Yes. You can scan product barcodes or add products manually.

Can I move stock into and out of stock?

Yes. Select either Stock In or Stock Out before entering the products and quantities.

Can I move multiple products at once?

Yes. Add all required products before entering their quantities and saving the transaction.

How do I save the stock movement?

Click Save Changes, then Confirm to complete the stock movement.

Offline reference

Download this guide as a PDF

Keep a printable copy for stock teams or use it during staff training.

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Last reviewed: 18 June 2026.

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