Central ERP for Building Materials & Supply
Builders merchant software for counters, yards and deliveries
Central ERP is builders merchant software for merchants and building materials suppliers that serve trade customers from counters, yards and delivery fleets. It connects sales, stock, purchasing, deliveries and accounts in one cloud system, so you can serve customers quickly and keep margins under control.
Common challenges for building materials suppliers
- Trade counter sales and account customers managed in different places
- Yard and branch stock that never quite matches the system
- Delivery schedules planned on paper and changed by phone
- Supplier price changes slow to reach the counter
How builders merchant software keeps the yard moving
Counter and account sales together
Point of Sale and Customer Record Management handle walk in and trade account customers from the same records.
Accurate branch and yard stock
Inventory Management tracks stock across every branch and yard, so staff can see what is available before promising it.
Reliable deliveries
Distribution Management organises orders for delivery, so customers on site receive the right materials when expected.
Purchasing and pricing in step
Order & Procurement Management keeps supplier orders and costs in one place, helping protect your margins.
Credit checks, automated
Custom Tasks & Automation can trigger approvals for orders above a set value or for accounts near their limit.
Modules building materials & supply businesses rely on
Start with the modules you need today and switch on more as you grow. Everything shares the same live data.
- Point of Sale (POS)Fast checkout connected to live stock and accounts
- Inventory ManagementAccurate stock levels across every location
- Distribution ManagementPick, pack and deliver orders on time
- Order & Procurement ManagementPurchasing and supplier orders under control
- Customer Record ManagementEvery customer, contact and conversation in one place
- Custom Tasks & AutomationDefine your own procedures and automate them
See Central ERP for building materials & supply in action
A tailored demo, built around your processes, with no obligation.
ERP for building materials & supply: your questions answered
What is builders merchant software?
Builders merchant software manages trade counter sales, account customers, branch and yard stock, deliveries, purchasing and finance in one system. It gives staff accurate stock information at the counter and helps the business control margins across every branch.
Can Central ERP handle trade accounts and cash sales?
Yes. Central ERP supports both walk in customers at the counter and trade account customers, using the same product, price and stock records. Sales flow into finance automatically, and integrations with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage keep your accounts up to date.
Can Central ERP manage deliveries to building sites?
Yes. Central ERP includes Distribution Management, which organises orders for picking and delivery. Your team can see which orders are due out, what has been delivered and what is outstanding, helping you keep site deliveries on schedule and customers informed.
Is Central ERP suitable for an independent merchant?
Yes. Central ERP is designed for SMEs, including independent merchants with one or several branches. It provides integrated counter sales, stock, deliveries and accounts without the cost of an enterprise system, and a UK team supports you through implementation and beyond.
How much does builders merchant software cost?
Central ERP is priced per user: Standard is £40 and Complete is £80 per user per month, excluding VAT, with a free plan and custom plans also available. For builders merchants, that means counter, yard and office staff can be added as needed without large upfront licence costs.
Can builders merchant software require approval for large trade orders?
Yes. Central ERP's custom tasks and automation can trigger an approval for orders above a set value or for accounts that need extra checks. The order waits until the right person signs it off, and the system records who approved it, helping protect your margins and credit exposure.
How long does it take to set up Central ERP for a merchant?
Typical setup and configuration of Central ERP takes two to four weeks, depending on the number of branches, products and processes. Our UK team maps how your counter, yard and delivery operations work, configures the system around them, and trains your staff before and after go live.