Create Orders
Whether you're a social seller or an established enterprise, Ninja Dashboard allows you the flexibility to select the order creation method that best suits your needs. Choose between creating your orders manually or by uploading them in bulk. We also offer you the flexibility to edit your orders however you like them.
What you need:
A Ninja Dashboard account
20 mins
Open Ninja Dashboard:
Go to dashboard.ninjavan.co from any web browser
In this section, you'll learn how to:
Create Regular Orders
1. Schedule a pickup
Before creating an order, you'll want to first schedule a pickup so that we're able to send a driver down to pickup your parcels.
Click on PICKUPS on the left navigation bar
Select the pickup address you would like to create a pickup for
Select a pickup date and time
Enter in pickup instructions
Click on Save
2. Select Order Type
Select the type of order that you would like to create:
Normal Order
Return Order (Only if you've been set up for return orders)
Ninja Pack Order
TIP: Previously created an order? We'll pre-populate this with your previous pickup information
Country Specific Variation Available:
Available for: SG Lite, SG Pro, MY Pro, PH Pro, VN Pro, TH Pro
Available for: MY Lite, ID Lite, PH Lite, VN Lite
3. Input Pickup Information
Provide us more information about this pickup:
Scheduled Pickup Type:
Do you need a scheduled pickup or not need a pickup
TIP: Already have a scheduled pickup? We'll use your next scheduled pickup time as the pickup time
Drop off at PUDO Outlet Type:
Want to drop off your parcels at a Pickup Drop Off (PUDO) outlet near you? Search and view PUDO outlets available at a particular area.
Click on + CREATE ORDER on the left navigation bar
Edit Pickup Type
Click on the information icon to search and view available PUDO outlets
Search for a PUDO outlet by location or postcode or click on a PUDO icon on the map to view the details of that PUDO outlet such as
Address
Opening Hours
Provide us more information about the address:
Address:
Where should we pickup your parcels from? Who's our point of contact? How can we reach them?
TIP: For addresses configured as milk run, the next two scheduled appointments will be displayed.
TIP: For addresses configured as milk run, appointments scheduled will be view only. Scheduling of new pickups for those addresses will not be allowed. Any changes to the milk run schedule will need to go through KAM.
Provide us more information about the time:
Time:
When should we pickup your parcels and do you have any special pickup instructions for us?
Provide us more information about the volume:
Volume:
What kind of vehicle should we send down to collect your parcels?
Click on SAVE & CONTINUE
Scheduled Pickup Type
PUDO Outlet Type
4.1. Input Orders Information (Manual)
After you've created your pickup, let's move on to creating your orders.
Manually create your orders:
When prompted to choose an input method, select Type orders via keyboard
Enter in your order information. To create an order, you'll need to provide at least the following information:
Order Reference ID (Only for Prefixless shippers, reach out to your Sales rep if you're unsure whether you're a Prefixless shipper)
Customer Information (Name, Contact, Address)
Delivery Type & Time
Parcel Size
To create another order, click + ADD ANOTHER. If not, click SAVE & CONTINUE to review your order information.
View a summary of order information that you've entered in the section on the right.
TIP: Want an estimate of the delivery fees? Toggle Get Price Estimate
4.2 Input Orders Information (Upload)
After you've created your pickup, let's move on to creating your orders.
Upload a file
When prompted to choose an input method, select Upload a File
Upload a file by choosing a file or dragging and dropping
Need some help getting started with a file upload? Download a file template that you can use.
TIP: Please ensure that your CSV file is in UTF-8 encoding. A simple way to convert an Excel file to CSV is by opening it up in Google Sheets and then exporting it as a CSV file.
Select a File Mapping Template
Choose between Domestic or International file mapping templates
View a summary of COD to be collected for the orders uploaded to help catch instances where the incorrect set of orders are uploaded or if the COD amount wasn't provided
Select a Delivery Type
This will be the delivery type for any orders uploaded that do not have a delivery type
TIP: Need some help with your file mapping template? Click here to find out more.
5. Pricing Information
Estimated Price and Current Balance will be displayed.
6. Review Information
Check that all details inputted previously are correct and click “Confirm”.
7. Print Airway Bills
Now that you've created your orders, it's time to print your airway bills
On the Order Confirmation page, click on Print Airway Bills
Select a page layout:
Choose between having 1, 2 or 4 airways bills on a page
Click Next
Select a file containing your airways bills to print them
TIP: Just in case you have a large number of orders, each file will contain a maximum of 50 pages. We know painful it is when your printer messes up and you lose track of which airway bills have been printed.
Create Return Orders
1.1 Select Order Type
Select the type of order that you would like to create:
Normal Order
Return Order (Only if you've been set up for return orders)
Ninja Pack Order
TIP: Previously created an order? We'll pre-populate this with your previous pickup information
Country Specific Variation Available:
Available for: SG Lite, SG Pro, MY Pro, PH Pro, VN Pro, TH Pro
Available for: MY Lite, ID Lite, PH Lite, VN Lite
1.2 Create Return Orders From Completed Orders
Return orders can be created from completed orders with the order information pre-filled with information from the original order.
On a completed order, click on Create Return Order
2. Input Pickup Information
Provide us more information about this pickups:
TYPE: Select scheduled pickup
ADDRESS: In the Customer tab and provide us their pickup address and contact details so that we can pickup the return parcel from your customer
TIME:
When should we pickup the return parcel from your customer and do you have any special pickup instructions for us?
VOLUME:
What kind of vehicle should we send down to collect the return parcel?
Click on SAVE & CONTINUE
Country Specific Variation Available:
The 6-10pm pickup time slot selection is not available in Vietnam at this time.
3. Input Return Information
Provide us information on where we should return the parcel to
ADDRESS: Select an address of yours
DELIVERY: Specify the delivery type and time slot
Select a delivery address from your existing list of addresses or create a new one
Choose the delivery type and delivery time slot (if applicable)
4. Input Order Information
Provide us the remaining order details
Additional address information
Parcel details such as size, weight (kg), COD amount, insured value
Requested tracking number (Optional)
TIP: Recipient information and address will be taken from the you address selected in the Return to Shipper section
Click Add Another to add another return order or click SAVE AND CONTINUE
Review the return order information and then click CONFIRM
We'll go ahead and create the return order and you'll be brought to the order confirmation page where you can click on Print Airway Bills to save a copy of the airway bill (AWB) to send to your customer
TIP: Your customer will need have this AWB on their return parcel
5. Pricing Information
Estimated Price and Current Balance will be displayed.
6. Review Information
Check that all details inputted previously are correct and click “Confirm”.
Get confirmation when your return order has been successfully created
Create Ninja Pack Orders
Ninja Pack is Ninja Van's pre-paid delivery service at a flat price together with an all-you-can-fit polymailer. It's also simple and easy to use.
1. Select Order Type
Select the type of order that you would like to create:
Normal Order
Return Order (Only if you've been set up for return orders)
Ninja Pack Order
TIP: Previously created an order? We'll pre-populate this with your previous pickup information
Country Specific Variation Available:
Available for: SG Lite, SG Pro, MY Pro, PH Pro, VN Pro, TH Pro
Available for: MY Lite, ID Lite, PH Lite, VN Lite
2. Input Pickup Information
Depending on your location, we offer a drop off and/or pickup option:
If the drop off option is available,
TYPE: Select the option to Drop off at a PUDO outlet
ADDRESS: Provide a return address
If the pickup option is available,
TYPE: Select the option to arrange for a pickup
ADDRESS: Where should we pickup your parcels from? Who's our point of contact? How can we reach them?
TIME:
When should we pickup your parcels and do you have any special pickup instructions for us?
VOLUME:
What kind of vehicle should we send down to collect your parcels?
Click on SAVE & CONTINUE
TIP: Click here to find out more information about the specific Ninja Pack offering for your country
Country Specific Variation Available:
Pickup and drop off options for Dash Lite shippers in Thailand
Drop off option for Dash Lite and Pro shippers in Singapore and Malaysia
Pickup option for Dash Lite and Pro shippers in Vietnam
The 6-10pm pickup time slot selection is not available in Vietnam at this time.
NOTE: Drop off and/or pickup options available in our markets
SG: Drop off at a Ninja Point
ID: Doorstep pickup or drop off at a Ninja Point
MY: Drop off at a Ninja Point
VN: Doorstep pickup
TH: Doorstep pickup or drop off at a Ninja Point
3.1. Input Orders Information (Manual)
When prompted to choose an input method, select Type orders via keyboard
Enter in your order information. To create an order, you'll need to provide at least the following information:
Ninja Pack ID
NOTE: This can be found on your Ninja Pack. You'll only need to enter the numbers following the prefix.
Customer Information (Name, Contact, Address)
To create another order, click + ADD ANOTHER. If not, click SAVE & CONTINUE to review your order information.
View a summary of order information that you've entered in the section on the right.
To create your Ninja Pack order, simply provide your Ninja Pack ID and customer information
3.2. Input Orders Information (Upload)
When prompted to choose an input method, select Upload a File
Upload a file by choosing a file or dragging and dropping
Need some help getting started with a file upload? Download a file template that you can use.
Select a File Mapping Template
View a summary of COD to be collected for the orders uploaded to help catch instances where the incorrect set of orders are uploaded or if the COD amount wasn't provided
NOTE: Unsure if you've provided your data in the correct format? You can utilize our preview functionality to double check that you've done so.
TIP: Need some help with your file mapping template? Click here to find out more.
Utilize our CSV or Excel template or create your own Ninja Pack file mapping
4. Review Information
Check that all details inputted previously are correct and click “Confirm”.