AAFES PIM Item Set-up Instructions

On the Create New Item Page you are required to fill out the following information:

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GPC Brick This is how your item is categorized in the PIM system. You will need to select the category that aligns with the buyer purchasing the product.
- For Backpacks/Deployment/Duffel Bags select: Personal Accessories > Personal Accessories > Personal Carriers/Accessories > Rucksacks/Backpacks/Holdalls
  - For Wallets- It might be Men’s Accessories OR Military Souvenirs depending on the buyer
Item Name Include brand name+ Product name+ Product color – Do not include legal symbols
AAFES GTIN Required: No
Country of Origin
Online Item Always select Yes unless directed not to by Teresa
Product Description Same as Item name
VPN- This is Advantus’ SKU
Primary Product Ship Point – See AAFES Vendor Codes
Additional Ship Points – Use ECOM-JAX: 00862004 – This is in the AAFES Vendor Codes. It is the ECOM code for Mercury

Once you submit the item, you will be directed back to the home screen where you will see it Under Item Review.

Click on the item and you will be taken to New Buy-Side Item- Item Review. Click on the hyperlink and it will take you to Item Details.

If a mistake was made in the earlier process you can reject the item at the bottom here which will delete it so you can start over

On the Characteristics tab of the Item Details page you will need to fill out the following:

GTIN This is the 12 digit UPC
GTIN Type Select GTIN-12
AAFES Importer- Select NO unless the item is DI; If it is DI, then you would select Yes
Brand Confirm based on item
Buyer If unsure, check with Teresa
Color Family
Color name
LOU (Lowest orderable unit) Each (EA)
Made in America Y/N
Manufacturer Part Number: Enter Item Number
MSRP
MSRP Restriction No
Online Item: Yes
Unit Cost
VPN (Vendor Product Number): Item number
Primary Ship Point (Right-hand side of the screen)
- This will be based on Vendor Code. The store vendor code is usually the primary UNLESS this is an online ONLY item.
Secondary Ship Point This will be the ECOMM Vendor code
- ALL items must have the .com vendor code listed as the secondary code so that it can go online unless the items are only a test. If you are unsure if they are a test, ask the Sale Rep.

On the Product Details tab of the Item Details page you will need to fill out the following:

Length – This is the length dimensions with packaging in Units and Dims in NS
Length UOM
Width
Width UOM
Height
Height UOM
Weight
Weight UOM
Inner Pack Size – Used to indicate the number of sellable items inside the inner pack, if there is no inner pack the number of units in the Inner pack and the Case pack would be the same.
Case Pack size
Packing Method Flat
Size No size
Advertised Origin Imported
AFO/FPO Available Yes
Display Name – Include brand name+ Product name+ Product color – This is the name on the Website
Freight- No
Introduction- Short Description – Same as the Display Name
ORMD (No)
PO Box Restriction (No)
Priority Available (No)
Product Overview-Long Description- Enter Featured Description from Netsuite.
Vendor Contact Email – tcarlson@mercuryluggage.com
Vendor Contact Name – Teresa Carlson
Vendor Contact Number – (Teresa’s cell) (248) 469-3350
Base Material- Enter the item material located in Netsuite in the Sales and Marketing tab
Fabric or Material Description – Copy and paste the all of the materials – One material per box
Fastening Type – Example, is it Zipper?
Material Accessories- What is the make material? Typically polyester.
Style Accessories- select best answer based on the item
Type Accessories- select best answer based on the item
Type of Rucksack/Backpack/Holdall- select best answer based on the item
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Updated on August 9, 2024

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