I am a Manufacturing & Operations Consultant with 20+ years of experience in mechanical and industrial manufacturing across Asia. I specialize in factory operations, lean process design, supply chain optimization, and quality management, with hands-on experience in greenfield projects, post-merger integrations, and operational turnarounds.
I provide specialized CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) support for EU import compliance, helping companies collect, calculate, and validate Scope 1 & Scope 2 CO₂ emissions data. Beyond reporting, I leverage deep industry knowledge and lean principles to identify operational improvements and reduction opportunities, optimizing production processes to lower emissions while improving efficiency.
I lead WUS GOLDEN TEAM in China, supporting inspections, audits, and project execution to ensure projects are delivered accurately and efficiently.
I bring a hands-on, results-first approach, bridging strategy with shop-floor execution, helping clients achieve both regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Quality Inspection
Quality Control
Project Management
Quality Audit
Quality Assurance
Total Quality Management
Negotiation Coaching
Lean Consulting
Operational Planning
Sourcing
Simon W.
Shanghai, China
$69/hr
5.0
42 jobs
I help international businesses work more effectively in China and Asia through supplier searching, technical sourcing, quality & compliance support, SOP/process improvement, and localisation.
With 25+ years of experience across manufacturing, international trade, quality management, inspection/certification, and bilingual business support, I help clients reduce risk, improve execution, and make better decisions.
🔎China Sourcing & Supplier Support
• Supplier / manufacturer searching
• OEM / ODM manufacturing
• Supplier screening
• Credit analysis & Due diligence (GSXT etc.)
• Factory capability review
• Supplier communication
• Supply chain coordination
✅Quality, Compliance & Risk Support
• Factory audits
• Product inspection
• Lab testing coordination
• Quality / compliance review
• Supplier risk assessment
• Corrective action & improvement support
📋SOPs, Processes & Operational Improvement
• Management Systems certification consulting
• Process mapping
• Workflow documentation
• BPM / BPMN support
• SOP writing
• Procedures, checklists & templates
• Process improvement & standardisation
🌏China Localisation & Bilingual Business Support
• English–Chinese / Chinese–English translation
• Business & technical translation
• Bilingual business writing
• Interpretation support
• China-facing communication support
• Localisation for practical business use
⭐Why Clients Work With Me
• 25+ years in international trade, tech sourcing, quality, compliance, and operations
• Led 200+ onsite audits/inspections and translated over 1 million tech & business words
• Extensive industrial exposure in E&E, consumers, bulk, machinery, chemical and biology
• Strong understanding of both China-side execution and international business expectations
• Practical support that connects supplier selection, quality, process, and communication
🤝Available For
• Long-term business partnership
• Short-term projects
• Ongoing support
• China-side support when appropriate
📩Let's Connect
If you are looking for practical support across China and Asia sourcing, supplier assessment, quality & compliance, SOPs, China-side communication, and localisation, feel free to message me.
English to Chinese Translation
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Product Sourcing
Quality Inspection
Supply Chain Management
Business Process Management
Quality Management System
ISO 9001
ISO 27001
Credit Counseling
Supplier Search
Due Diligence
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Model & Notation
Quality Audit
Logan H.
Dongguan, China
$45/hr
5.0
57 jobs
Struggling with stockouts, supplier delays, rising logistics costs, or inventory inefficiencies? I help Shopify, Amazon FBA, ecommerce, and manufacturing businesses build resilient supply chains that improve cash flow, reduce operational costs, and support scalable growth.
From sourcing and procurement to inventory planning and logistics execution, I help businesses streamline operations and create efficient systems that keep products moving from factory to customer without disruption.
With hands-on experience managing supplier networks across China, South Korea, Vietnam, and international markets, I support businesses throughout the entire supply chain lifecycle - from supplier sourcing and production planning to freight coordination, 3PL management, warehouse operations, and final delivery.
Core Expertise
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Modeling
• Inventory Management & Inventory Optimization
• Procurement & Purchasing Management
• Logistics Management
• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management
• Freight Forwarding
• Warehouse Management
• Vendor Management & Supplier Management
• Order Management & Order Processing
• Production Planning & Manufacturing Operations
• Product Sourcing & Supplier Search
• Alibaba Sourcing & Global Procurement
• Factory & Supplier Auditing
• Quality Control, Quality Assurance & Product Inspection
• Import/Export Operations & International Trade
• Price & Quote Negotiation
• Amazon FBA & Amazon Seller Central Operations
• Shopify & Ecommerce Operations
• Business Operations & Project Management
Whether you need support with product sourcing, procurement, inventory optimization, freight coordination, supplier management, import/export operations, or end-to-end supply chain management, I bring a practical and results-driven approach focused on efficiency, cost control, and long-term scalability.
If you're looking for a reliable partner to optimize your supply chain operations and build a stronger, more resilient business, let's discuss your project.
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Logistics Management
Procurement
Product Sourcing
Third-Party Logistics
Vendor Management
Supply Chain Modeling
Freight Forwarding
Warehouse Management
Supplier Development
Importing & Exporting Data
Order Management
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Quality Control
Demand Planning
Shopify
Production Planning
Amazon FBA
Alibaba
Yi Y.
Shanghai, China
$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs
* CFA charter holder, successful in advising government department,multimillion-dollar corporations and small businesses; areas of expertise include strategic development, investment advisory and risk management; familiar with various valuation approaches (income/cost/sales comparison), financial models (DDM, DCF, EVA, real options etc.), data analysis tools(Power BI/Python/SQL) and global capital market;
* Capable of handling global and domestic investment projects worthy of billions USD, experienced in leading overseas M&A; adept at developing and integrating social networks as well as increasing process efficiency and company's profitability through functional and technical analysis with innovating ideas;
* Strong learning capability with excellent numerical analysis and critical thinking, efficient and insightful communication skills in Chinese, English, and French; high level of integrity and responsibility, well-organized; self-motivated; diligent; comply with CFA code of ethics.
Business Analysis
Strategy
Financial Analysis
Mergers & Acquisitions
Python
Business Development
Project Management
Project Risk Management
Financial Modeling
Yi L.
Xi'an, China
$88/hr
5.0
124 jobs
$𝟖𝟎𝟎𝐌+ 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 • 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 • 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 • 𝟏𝟎+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬
• Pitch Deck Design: Professional storytelling pitch deck content buildup, market research and visualization, slides polish and touch ups
• Real Estate OM / Business IM: Comprehensive offering and information memorandums
• One Pager/Teaser: Engaging summaries for quick investor interest
• Licensed Graphics: For conference PowerPoint presentations, ensuring legal compliance
• Bilingual: English & Chinese
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝
• Consulting (6 Years, Singapore): Specialized in marketing strategy, market entry, and competitive analysis for F500 companies.
• Finance (5 Years, China): Worked in a hedge fund with $30M+ AUM, personally raising over $1M.
• Startup Experience (2 Years, Singapore): Co-founded a successful startup, achieving the second-largest market share in the industry.
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲
• Detail-Oriented: Every element is meticulously aligned, and fonts are carefully curated to ensure consistency and precision.
• Timeless Aesthetic: I create simple yet impactful designs that maintain a professional look over time.
• Data Storytelling: Expert at transforming data into concise, compelling narratives that drive decisions.
𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬
🤝"First time working with Yi but I am highly impressed. The quality of the work they delivered is on a professional standard. Simple yet effective designs/presentations were what I was looking for and received. In my opinion they are one of the few people who is able to produce such spot on work without the extra fluff/flashy stuff that most other people use to cover up their lack of quality for the content. Highly recommend and will definitely work with her again!"
🤝‘“Working with Yi was an exceptional experience! She created a pitch deck that truly impressed our audience, receiving praise as the best they’ve seen in the F&B sector in the region. Her intelligence and professionalism were evident throughout the project, and her financial insights and suggestions significantly enhanced the final product. I highly recommend her for any project requiring expertise and creativity.”
❇️DRIVE MAXIMUM IMPACT:
Let's create presentations that captivate and convert. Contact me now to elevate your pitch.
Presentation Design
Business Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Market Research
Research & Strategy
Translation
Investment Research
Wanshu W.
Nanning, China
$15/hr
4.1
4 jobs
Driven and diligent professional with experience across hospitality, finance, and education consulting. A fast learner who adapts quickly, works independently, and remains committed to continuous learning, with a track record of taking on new challenges and excelling in diverse roles.
Translation
Software Localization
Accounting
Higher Education
Tutoring
Strategy
Video Editing
Localization
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