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Guangzhou, China
Hey there, Are you seeking a skilled and versatile freelancer to elevate your Mandarin, Cantonese and English projects? Are you focused on China or Asia market research or cross-border project execution? 🎯 You've come to the right place! 1. Qualitative Research Recruiter & Moderator——Market Research 🎯 Expert in Qualitative Research, covering Focus Group (FGD) & In-depth Interview (IDI), usability testing, and various consumer interviews. Have hands-on experience and strong resources across multiple Asian markets, including China Mainland, Hong Kong, Korea, etc. ✨ Efficient Recruitment (All qual methods): Conduct large-scale and targeted recruitment based on demographics, consumer group, and region to match project needs. ✨ Session Moderation: Plan, lead, and facilitate FGD/IDI sessions to uncover meaningful consumer insights and manage group dynamics. ✨ Insights & Reporting: Develop structured discussion guides and provide in-depth analysis with key recommendations. 💡 Languages: Mandarin & Cantonese. 2.HR Services ——Recruitment, Performance, Compensation (10+ years) 🎯 Expert in Human resource management ✨ Multi-Function Recruitment: Expertise in recruiting across functions including Tech, Operations, Finance, Marketing ,etc. ✨ Comprehensive HR Expertise: Skilled across HRBusiness Partner, Organization Development, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Development, delivering customized solutions to optimize talent management and organizational effectiveness. ✨ Cross-industry and Multi-stage Experience: Worked in Finance, Internet, Healthcare, and Retail industries; adapt to mature, mid-sized, and startup enterprises. 3. Mystery Shopper/ Hotel visit 🎯 Skilled in conducting mystery shopping and hotel evaluations to assess customer experience and service quality. ✨ Customer Journey Analysis: Evaluate end-to-end customer interactions, from first contact to after-sales service. ✨ Hotel Evaluations: Perform on-site visits to assess hospitality standards and guest satisfaction. ✨ Insightful Reporting: Deliver clear, unbiased reports with practical recommendations for improvement. 🔥Additional Service – School Uniform Manufacturing My family runs a school-uniform garment factory, providing design, production, and shipping services for customized uniforms and apparel. Let's start a project with efficient and clear communication!
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Guangzhou, China
I'm Liu, an independent sourcing agent based in Guangzhou, China(close to Shenzhen, Dongguan,Foshan). With over a decade of experience in cross border trading and e-commerce, I'm committed to providing best one-stop sourcing solutions. Core Services Include: 1. Sourcing & Negotiation: Identifying optimal products, factories, and suppliers, conducting on-site verification and price negotiation. 2. Quality Assurance: Sample testing and full-process quality inspection. 3. Packaging Solutions: Standard or customized packaging/repackaging. 4. Logistics Coordination: Arranging international shipping, customs clearance, and documentation. 5. Warehousing & Handling: Receiving, storage, and distribution within China. 6. On-ground Support in China: Business escort, live interpretation, charted car service and local guidance. 7. Other remote general VA jobs. Looking forward to enhancing your sourcing efficiency, cost control, and risk management with professional expertise. Let's connect and discuss how I can bring efficiency and reliability to your business.
- Sourcing
- Quality Inspection
- Alibaba Sourcing
- Factory & Supplier Auditing
- Vendor & Supplier Outreach
- Price & Quote Negotiation
- Market Research
- Virtual Assistance
- Live Interpretation
- Freight Forwarding
- Bag Packaging
- Vendor Verification
- Purchasing Management
- Simultaneous Interpreting
- Task Coordination
- On-Site Coordination
Guangzhou, China
End-to-End Cosmetics Supply Chain Expert | 8 Years OEM/ODM Experience Hi, I'm Julie. If you are building a beauty brand and struggling with Chinese factories, I am here to be your eyes, ears, and strategic partner on the ground. With 8 years of deep hands-on experience in the Cosmetics OEM/ODM industry, I don’t just "find factories"—I manage the entire supply chain to ensure your product launches successfully and stays competitive. What sets me apart: Problem-Solving Beyond Factory Limits: Most factories are limited by their own production lines. I solve the challenges they can't. Whether it's a custom-shaped applicator, specific acid-resistant packaging, or rare active ingredients, I leverage my 8 years of industry connections to find the original source. AI-Powered Resource Integration: By combining my extensive human network with advanced AI-driven sourcing tools, I can scan the market 10x faster and discover cutting-edge resources that most traditional factories haven't even encountered yet. Direct-to-Source Advantage: I help you bypass middleman trading companies. I connect you directly with Tier-1 raw material suppliers and specialized mold manufacturers to maximize your profit margins and ensure ingredient purity. Technical Bioengineering Background: I understand formulations and chemical compatibility at a molecular level, ensuring your products are not only beautiful but safe and compliant (COA/MSDS/NMPA). My Services: Strategic Sourcing: Identifying high-end manufacturers that match your specific MOQ and quality standards. Complex Sourcing Solutions: Finding unique packaging materials and innovative raw materials that typical OEMs cannot provide. Negotiation & Quality Control: Getting the best "source price" while maintaining strict inspection standards. Sample Consolidation: One-stop inspection and international shipping. Let's discuss your product idea. I am ready to help you navigate the Chinese market with precision and give your brand a significant competitive edge.
- Supply Chain Management
- Cosmetics
- Procurement
- Price & Quote Negotiation
- Quality Control
Guangzhou, China
🏆Top Rated Freelancer at upwork 🏆 100% Job Success Rate ✔𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ✔𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✔𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 Are You facing problems in Sourcing & Procurement your desired Products/dropshipping products from alibaba,1688, Cost Negotiation, Quality Control, product photography and logistics & Shipping from china? I am here to help you to solve these problems. I am a China sourcing agent living in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, China, having more than 5 years of sourcing, Procurement,dropshipping and shipping Experience .As a China Sourcing and shipping agent I will serve you as your blind eye in China. I am dedicated sourcing agent to help overseas companies sourcing from China and shipping to their doorstep in less time frame. Instead of your company adjusting to the needs of a buying agent, I will comply with your demands so everything you want comes to fruition. I will take care of everything including: ✔Product Sourcing & Procurement (Alibaba sourcing,1688.com,Taobao,pinduoduo,made in china) ✔Factory Auditing and supplier selection ✔Price and terms Negotiation ✔Order Processing ✔Quality Control (two phases inspection) ✔Logistics (Shipping and Delivering) lets join the hands and work together China Sourcing Agent|China shipping agent|1688|shopify|Amazon FBA|Sourcing agent in china|virtual assistant in china|supplier verification|factory visit|china agent|china market research|agent in china|china sourcing agent|sourcing agent in china|dropshipping agent|china sourcing|alibaba|alibaba sourcing|alibaba sourcing agent|china agent|product sourcing china|agent china|buying agent in china|chinese translator|china sourcer|Alibaba 1688 Sourcing Expert |Amazon FBA/|Quality Control |Quality inspection|dropshipping agent in china|dropshipping agent in china|dropshipping|dropshipping agent|ebay dropshipping|shopify dropshipping|amazon dropshipping|sourcing agent in guangzhou|sourcing agent in shenzhen|china sourcing agent guangzhou china sourcing specialist in guangzhou
- Alibaba Sourcing
- 1688.com
- Product Sourcing
- Quality Inspection
- Supplier Search
- Dropshipping
- Sourcing
- Amazon
- Quality Control
- Amazon FBA Product Research
- AliExpress
- Supply Chain Management
- Shopify Dropshipping
- Product Photography
- Alibaba
Guangzhou, China
I am experienced in foreign trade, sourcing, project coordination, multicultural communication, translation, transcription, language training (teaching Chinese and English), and virtual assistance, being a certified translator by the Chinese government. As a native Mandarin/Cantonese speaker, I was working abroad for 10 years for international business development, sourcing, internet product localization. I am involved in translation and transcription projects, interpreting in conference calls, meetings, plant visits for years as well. Plus, I am teaching Chinese to foreigners in private/group lessons. English is my work language, fluent, while my Turkish is inter-mediate. I have partners in China, France and Turkey in sourcing, social media promotion and marketing for opening up your business in China. My work hours are flexible. Your requests will be completed within the designated time frame. My service descriptions: 1. TRANSLATION/INTERPRETATION AND EDITION (CHINESE-ENGLISH) *All translations will be for sure proofread well. *Interpretation of webinars, phone calls, video calls, etc. *Translation accuracy: Wikipedia, Google Scholar, etc. *No robot translations. *Including but not limited to Medical Translation/Education/Animation/Website/Tourism/Internet Product/Mobile APP/Machinery/ Logistics/Automobile/Sports translation, and any other sectors up to requests. Creating & translating business documents including contracts, manuals, booklets, websites, quotations etc. *Academic writing and translation (Chinese-English) 2. TRANSCRIPTION (CHINESE-ENGLISH) *Mandarin-Cantonese-English *Audios and videos *InqScirbe and other soft wares up to request 3. LANGUAGE TEACHING (10-YEAR EXPERIENCE) *English-Chinese-Turkish *Small group or one-to-one class *For kids & adults *Speaking, writing, reading & listening *To learn from life and practice. It is based on books as well. Up to your requests. 4. SOURCING *Market research *Supplier evaluation and selection *Negotiation *Contract management *Meetings *Logistic and transportation *follow-up inspection *Factory visit and quality control *Industries including but not limited to machines / cosmetics / furniture / kitchenware & home appliance / fashion and clothes / jewelries / sports etc. 5. SEO: *Key words research *Content improvement: keyword, title, description, image *Account set-up & management (Baidu etc.) *Competitive analysis 6. Social Medias in China Market & Consumers (WEIBO & WECHAT mainly) *Competitive analysis *Customer identification *Edit official Wechat official account(content & design) *Cooperate with influencers (KOL) *Copy writing *Digital consultant *Other popular social media platforms which is increasing a lot in China. (TIKTOK, Little RED BOOK, TIEBA, etc.) 7. CRM Please feel free to contact me for more info.
- Chinese
- Search Engine Optimization
- Sourcing
- Digital Marketing
- Teaching English
- Trade Marketing
- Market Research
- English to Chinese Translation
- Import Procedure
- Content Localization
- Official Correspondence Translation
- Live Interpretation
Guangzhou, China
Hi, I'm Andrea — a China-based product development and sourcing specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, supplier management, product development, and international trade. In recent years, I have coordinated over $1.1M USD in procurement orders for a single long-term client, supported 50+ full-cycle product launches from concept to mass production, and managed relationships with 200+ suppliers across China. I also led sourcing and trade operations for an electronics import/export business, coordinating RMB 11–13 million in cross-border trade volume (RMB 6–8M in exports and RMB 5M+ in imports), while maintaining a zero quality-dispute record throughout the engagement. I bring 10+ years of hands-on procurement, product development, and international trade experience from my full-time roles at manufacturing companies (2018–2025). Since early 2025, I've transitioned to working full-time as an independent sourcing and product development specialist, now fully dedicated to supporting overseas brands and startups. Many sourcing challenges are not caused by factories alone — they often come from choosing the wrong supplier, unsuitable materials, unclear specifications, or production risks discovered too late. My role is to identify these risks early and help you make better sourcing decisions before they become costly problems. I work as an extension of my clients' team in China — handling supplier communication, product development, quality evaluation, and production coordination, so you can focus on growing your brand instead of managing every detail in China yourself. What I bring to the sourcing process: •Hands-on experience across multiple product categories (apparel, hotel supplies, electronics, consumer products, lingerie, activewear) •Technical understanding of materials, fabrics, and manufacturing processes •Supplier evaluation beyond price — quality, workmanship, production capability, customization feasibility, long-term reliability •Risk identification before you invest in production, not after 🔹 Supplier Sourcing & Evaluation •Direct factory sourcing across China •Alibaba / 1688 / wholesale market / factory showroom sourcing •Supplier capability assessment and background verification •Factory communication and negotiation •Cost comparison and production feasibility analysis 🔹 Product Development & Manufacturing •Product concept to prototype to mass production •Material and component evaluation •Sample review and improvement feedback •Customization, packaging, labeling, and branding coordination •Production follow-up with manufacturers 🔹 Quality Control & Risk Management •Pre-production risk review •Production monitoring and supplier follow-up •Quality requirement communication and pre-shipment checks 🔹 Export & E-commerce Support •Amazon FBA and DTC brand sourcing support •FOB / DDP coordination, customs documentation (BOL, CO, CI, CE, IPPC) •Supplier and freight forwarder communication If you are building or scaling a product line and need a reliable, judgment-driven partner in China, I would be happy to discuss your project. Best regards, Andrea
- Sourcing
- Clothing
- Textile
- Fabric
- Product Research
- Amazon FBA
- Alibaba Sourcing
- Price & Quote Negotiation
- Supplier Search
- Product Sourcing
- Purchasing Management
- 1688.com
- Logistics Management
- Quality Inspection
- Project Management
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