Custom Multi-User Order Processing Spreadsheet System

Job ID: 39371217

Budget: $1,500 – $3,000 CAD

Excel/Google Sheets-Based Order Processing System with Multi-User Access, Reporting, and PO PDF Generation
Project Overview:
I am looking for an experienced spreadsheet developer to design a professional order processing system using either Excel (OneDrive) or Google Sheets. The system must support:

Multi-user access control

Order assignment to specific workers

Status tracking (including returns, claims, and cancellations)

Customizable reporting tools

Automatic Purchase Order (PO) creation and export to PDF

Core Requirements:
User Access Levels

Admin: Full access to all functions

Manager: Can assign orders and generate reports

Worker: Can view/edit only assigned orders

Order Management Workflow

Input and track orders (Order ID, customer name, product details, pricing, etc.)

Assign each order to a worker

Update order status: Processing, Shipped, Delivered, Returned, Claimed, Canceled

Returns / Claims / Cancellations

Ability to log reason, date, and resolution

Link the issue back to the original order

Maintain full activity history

Purchase Order (PO) PDF Generation

Generate formatted Purchase Orders from order data

Export/download as PDF directly from the sheet

Auto-generate PO numbers

Include vendor, customer, itemized list, total, terms, etc.

Automated Reporting

Per-user reports: # of orders completed, pending, average processing time

Order status summary (visual or tabular)

Claims/returns tracking dashboard

Data Controls and Validation

Protected sheets/cells based on user role

Dropdowns for consistent data entry

Filters and search capability for ease of use

Cloud Compatibility

Must work seamlessly on either Google Sheets or Excel Online (OneDrive)

Optional: email notifications when a worker is assigned a new order