Shopify Fulfillment for Protein Powder Brands

Why Protein Brands Switch

Four Shopify Problems Protein Powder Brands Run Into

1
Heavy Tubs Eat Your Margin
A two-pound tub can cost more to ship than to pick. We rate-shop every order across carriers so each tub goes out on the best available rate.
2
Flavors Get Mixed Up
Chocolate and vanilla tubs look alike on a shelf. Every flavor is its own SKU and every pick is barcode-scanned, which is how we hold 99.8% accuracy.
3
Older Lots Sit in the Back
When new production arrives, older lots get buried. FEFO picking ships the earliest expiration date first so stock doesn't age out.
4
Inventory Drifts Out of Sync
Overselling a flavor that's out of stock means cancellations. ShipHero WMS syncs orders and inventory with Shopify in real time.

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How It Works

Launch Shopify Protein Fulfillment in 3 Steps

01
Share Your Catalog
Send your flavors, tub sizes, bundles and monthly order volume. You get an itemized quote.
02
Connect Shopify and Send Stock
We connect your Shopify store to ShipHero WMS, then receive your pallets and record lot numbers and expiration dates.
03
Ship Same Day
Orders in by 2 PM Pacific on weekdays ship that day, rate-shopped and scan-verified, with tracking sent back to Shopify.

Benefits

Built for Protein Brands Selling on Shopify

Rate-Shopped Every Order

Every order is rate-shopped across carriers, which matters most when a tub weighs a few pounds.

Bundles as Their Own SKUs

Tub-and-shaker sets or flavor variety packs are built as their own SKUs, so Shopify sells exactly what's on the shelf.

Subscription Orders

Recurring Shopify orders for monthly tubs are picked by FEFO, so the earliest expiration date ships first.

Launches and Flavor Drops

New flavor launches are planned with your account manager so stock is received and counted before the drop goes live.

Branded Unboxing

Custom boxes, inserts and gift notes packed into every protein order to your spec.

FDA-Registered Facility

Your powders are stored and shipped from an FDA-registered Los Angeles warehouse with lot tracking.

Your Setup

How Your Protein Catalog Runs on Shopify

In Your Shopify Store

Your storefront stays the same. ShipHero handles the rest behind it.

Each flavor and size as its own SKU
Bundles mapped to their own SKUs
Stock levels updated in real time
Tracking pushed back to every order

In Our Warehouse

Every tub is tracked from the pallet to the packing station.

Lot numbers recorded at receiving
FEFO picking by expiration date
Barcode scan on every pick
Rate shopping on every shipment

Side-by-Side

Shipping Protein In-House vs. Matrix

Topic

Shipping In-House

Matrix Fulfillment

Why It Matters

Postage on Heavy Tubs

One carrier, one rate

Every order rate-shopped

Lower cost on your heaviest orders

Expiration Dates

Tracked in a spreadsheet, if at all

Lot tracking with FEFO picking

Oldest stock ships before it ages out

Shopify Inventory

Counts updated by hand

Real-time sync with ShipHero WMS

No overselling a sold-out flavor

Ship Speed

Whenever the team has time

Same day on orders by 2 PM Pacific

Faster delivery for repeat buyers

Your Time

Taping boxes instead of growing

Picked, packed and shipped for you

More hours for product and marketing

Contract

12-month lock-in and minimums

Month-to-month, no minimums

You stay because it works, not because you're stuck

Bottom line: protein powder is heavy and dated, so the right Shopify 3PL rate-shops every tub, ships the oldest lot first and keeps your store in sync.

Connected to Your Shopify Store

Shopify orders flow into ShipHero WMS in real time, and stock updates back to your store as each tub ships.

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Published Pricing

Shopify Protein Fulfillment Pricing

Real numbers, no gated pricing. Your quote is itemized line by line.

Get My Exact Rate

Pick and Pack

$1.50 per order + $0.35 per additional item

At Volume

As low as $0.50 per order

Storage

$0.25 per bin per day · $0.90 per pallet per day

Receiving

$10 per pallet · $1.50 per mixed carton

Returns

$2 per unit inspected

Setup and Platform Fees

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FAQ

Shopify Protein Powder Fulfillment Questions

Still unsure? Call (310) 415-7759 and talk to the team that packs your orders.

How do you keep shipping costs down on heavy protein tubs?

We rate-shop every order across carriers, so each tub ships on the best available rate for its weight and destination. Postage is billed separately from fulfillment.

Can each protein flavor be its own SKU?

Yes. Every flavor and size is set up as its own SKU in ShipHero WMS and matched to your Shopify listings, and every pick is barcode-scanned.

Do you track lot numbers and expiration dates on protein powder?

Yes. Lot numbers and expiration dates are recorded when your inventory is received, and FEFO picking ships the earliest expiration date first.

Will my Shopify inventory stay accurate?

Yes. ShipHero WMS syncs orders and inventory with Shopify in real time, and we run regular cycle counts in the warehouse.

Can you ship tub-and-shaker bundles?

Yes. Bundles and variety packs are built as their own SKUs, so they can be listed in Shopify and picked like any other product.

How much does Shopify protein powder fulfillment cost?

Pick and pack starts at $1.50 per order plus $0.35 per additional item, dropping as low as $0.50 per order at volume. Bin storage is $0.25 per day, and there are no setup or platform fees.

Do you handle monthly protein subscription orders?

Yes. Recurring orders that come through your Shopify store are picked, packed and shipped like any other order, with FEFO picking on every tub.

How fast can we start?

We onboard brands within 24 to 48 hours. Your store is connected and your plan is set right away, and same-day shipping starts as soon as your inventory arrives and is counted.

Shopify Fulfillment forProtein Powder Brands

Four Shopify Problems Protein Powder Brands Run Into

Heavy Tubs Eat Your Margin

Flavors Get Mixed Up

Older Lots Sit in the Back

Inventory Drifts Out of Sync