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Zonghan Y.

Anqing, China

$16/hr
4.5
40 jobs

As a professional China-focused Strategic Sourcing Specialist, I prioritize end-to-end strategic sourcing and vendor development as my core service, supporting global buyers with one-stop procurement and logistics coordination. 1. Core Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management I manage the full sourcing lifecycle: targeted supplier hunting, factory background verification, technical document review and strict vendor qualification. I complete on-site factory audits to assess production capacity, quality control standards and manufacturing stability. I handle business negotiation, cost optimization and lead time control, and coordinate basic logistics arrangements (including shipping, documentation and delivery follow-up) to ensure smooth and on-time shipment. I offer customized sourcing solutions for prototype orders, small-batch trials and long-term mass production cooperation. 2. China Platform Operation & Local Market Research I help international clients enter, register and independently operate mainstream Chinese industrial sourcing platforms. I conduct in-depth local market research, collect manufacturer information, screen qualified domestic enterprises, and analyze industry supply trends. I break language and regional barriers, helping you efficiently explore verified Chinese suppliers and expand your local supply resources. I deliver structured supplier shortlists, detailed comparison reports and practical sourcing suggestions. With solid sourcing experience, I help you build a stable, cost-effective and scalable China supply chain

  • Logistics Coordination
  • English to Chinese Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Sourcing
  • Product Sourcing
  • Supplier Search
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Inspection
  • Market Survey
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Marketing
  • 1688.com
  • Taobao
Yanna H.

Shenzhen, China

$25/hr
5.0
116 jobs

As an experienced sourcing agent, I am dedicated in providing the value-added service as always. My advantage: ➭Experience in international sourcing business for over 15 years; ➭Knowledge and information of China and the factories; ➭Located in Shenzhen, China.(South of China, next to HK, close to factories and vendors) ➭Expertised in negotiation of trade term, price and etc. ➭Proactive, reliable, meticulous and team player. Main Industry: Electornics, PCBA fabrication, Injection Mould, Plastic Injection, CNC and etc. What I can do for you: ➭ search for appropriate suppliers (factories or vendors) ➭ factory auditing ➭ sample inspection ➭ order tracking ➭ logistic arrangement ➭ new product development coordination ➭ FBA delivery arrangement ➭ Price and terms negotiation ➭ consolidation (warehouse available) ➭ Assist on the business trip arrangement. Interpretation or translation, etc. Looking forward to working for you.

  • Supplier Development
  • Translation
  • Sourcing
  • Amazon FBA
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Benchmarking
  • 1688.com
  • Quality Inspection
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Supplier Search
  • Product Sourcing
  • Purchasing Management
Rong F.

Nanchang, China

$30/hr
4.9
140 jobs

Hello, my name is Ann Fo. One of the 3% TOP RATE PLUS freelancers on Upwork. 100% job successful rate for the last 11 years. I have 18+ years work experiences in the international trading business. I became a full-time sourcing agent on Upwork since the beginning of 2014. I helped many US, CA, EU and AU clients to find their suppliers from China. ☀ Prototyping orders, small trail orders, large quantity orders valued over 1 million dollars. ☀ Bulk, simple Opp bag packed product, custom packaging solutions ☀ Air/railway/truck freight/, LCL/FCL sea freight, Drop-shipping, etc I can help you with - Product research and sourcing - Product development (from prototype, proved samples, to mass product launch) - Supply Chain Management - Procurement and replenishment Plan - Manufacturing Cost Analysis - General business consulting - Dispute Coordination - Payment and Financial solution - Conduct supplier assessment - Packaging and private labeling - Business negotiation - Document verification for certifications - Oversee Production Process & Follow-up - Warehouse storage and logistics support solution As a senior purchasing manager at a state-owned import & export company before I start freelancing on Upwork. Here are some experiences that make me stand out from the others. ★ Rich and professional import and export knowledge. ★ Negotiate price based on an in-depth understanding of product and components. ★Supply Chain optimization. ★ Execute buying trip from A-Z including pre-trip, itinerary set up, cost negotiation to finalization to ensure the trip objectives are fully achieved. Provide consultation on sourcing activities. ★ Manage order execution and resolve product and production issues on a timely and proactive manner. ★ Identify testing and production issues UPFRONT. ★ Resolve issues with merchandise quality engineers such as problems with product specifications, purchase orders, safety failures, and supplier execution. ★ Coordinate and execute cross functional projects such as process improvement, system enhancement. ★ Assume additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed. ★ Provide a one-stop solution for drop-shipping and Amazon FBA business. $ Most importantly, I am loyal to my clients. Always give me honest opinions and strive for the best interests of customers! $$ Hire Ann, she brings you good luck and opportunities! (Sounds like an ad but true! A good SA can save you energies to deal with suppliers and shipping but to focus on your marketing and sales!) Successful Examples (no ranking) 1. Electronical components for a US brand; (sourcing & shipping) 2. Pet Supplies for 2 US brands on Amazon; (sourcing, PD, purchasing & shipping) 3. Oral and beauty supplies for a US brand; (sourcing, purchasing & shipping) 4. Yoga/fitness garments for a US brand; (sourcing, product development, purchasing & shipping) 5. Underwear for a FR brand; (sourcing & shipping) 6. Textile/wool top for a US brand; (sourcing, purchasing & shipping) 7. Office stationery for a CA brand; (sourcing, product development, purchasing & shipping) 8. Sports/boxing products for a US brand on Amazon; (sourcing, product development, purchasing & shipping) 9. Kitchen supplies for US/DE brands; (sourcing, PD, purchasing & shipping) 10. Household products for a AU brand. (sourcing, product development, purchasing & shipping) I have great advantages in the products as below. Wooden products, smart clothes, kitchen supplies (metal/silicone/plastics products), garments/textiles, medical/bio supplies, special product shipping, etc.

  • Product Development
  • Logistics Management
  • Product Sourcing
  • Sourcing
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • 1688.com
  • Purchasing Management
  • Chinese
  • Supplier Search
  • Private Labeling & White Labeling
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Taobao
Mara Z.

Hangzhou, China

$32/hr
5.0
38 jobs

I’m Jie (Mara) in China. I help ecommerce brands improve margins by running a reliable China supply chain, so you don’t have to manage it day to day. In supply chain, time is money. Every extra day from unclear communication, slow production tracking, quality rework, or shipping inefficiency costs you. I help you tighten the China side so everything is documented, controlled, and moving on schedule. I work directly with factories in China and manage the full procurement flow. I’m transparent and I document everything. I only charge what we agree on, and I don’t take any hidden profit from factories. If you’re a brand owner, ecommerce seller, dropshipper, or you have a product idea you want to launch, I can help you build a reliable China supply chain and improve margins. Send me the product, target market, and your biggest headache. let’s hop on a quick call.

  • Product Sourcing
  • Supplier Search
  • Sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Vendor & Supplier Outreach
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Logistics Management
  • Amazon FBA
  • Chinese
  • Buying
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • Alibaba
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Spanish
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Testing
  • Prototyping
Danish S.

Lahore, Pakistan

$23/hr
4.9
166 jobs

At the end of the day… It’s all about MARGINS. But wait. Why does it feel like they’re leaking somewhere? - Ad costs are increasing. - Marketplace fees are eating profits. - Competition is getting aggressive. - Returns are unpredictable. Revenue looks fine. But NET Profit? - Flat. Or worse… shrinking. And then the thoughts start creeping in. Should we reduce ad spend? Should we cut tools? Should we freeze hiring? Do we need layoffs? Are salaries and fixed expenses about to haunt us? You built this business to create freedom. Not to constantly worry about overhead. So you optimize listings. You tweak creatives. You negotiate ad bids. But what if the real leak isn’t on the front end? What if it’s in your supply chain? - Freight slightly overpriced. - DDP miscalculated. - Supplier quietly increasing unit costs. - Inventory misaligned with demand. - Stockouts forcing expensive air shipments. - Cash stuck in slow-moving stock. Margins don’t disappear dramatically. They erode silently. And backend inefficiencies compound every month. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most Amazon FBA and Shopify brands don’t have a revenue problem. They have a supply chain control problem. And backend chaos kills scale. If you’re looking for a cheap sourcing agent or random freight forwarder, this isn’t for you. But if you want structured control over your Amazon supply chain, keep reading. I help Amazon FBA, Walmart, and Shopify brands build and manage complete supply chain systems including: • Product sourcing in China • Freight forwarding (FCL, LCL, Air, DDP) • Amazon FBA, AWD shipment coordination • EU & US customs clearance • Inventory management & reorder tracking • Ongoing supplier negotiation • Recurring logistics optimization Not one shipment and disappear. I operate as an external supply chain department. I’ve supported operations for: Essor D1 AMBR Warpfy Branded (Amazon aggregator managing 40+ brands) ATV Global Helping brands: • Reduce freight costs • Prevent stockouts • Renegotiate supplier pricing • Stabilize recurring China to US & EU shipments • Protect margins through structured backend systems This is not theory. It’s operational execution. How We Work Structured onboarding. Shared dashboards. Weekly written updates. Clear freight tracking. Minimal unnecessary meetings. Async-first operations built for serious eCommerce founders. We only operate long term as supply chain is not an overnight fix. If you want short-term patchwork fixes, we’re not a fit. But if you want: • Predictable freight • Controlled sourcing • Stable inventory • Scalable Amazon FBA logistics • Margins that don’t leak silently Send me a message: Saying “Hi” And I’ll outline how we stabilize your backend. Because growth is meaningless… If your expenses are quietly catching up to you. Your move. #AmazonFBA #FreightForwarding #InventoryManagement #ProductSourcingChina #SupplyChainExpert #GlobalSourcing #LogisticsManagement #Procurement #ShopifyStores #WalmartSeller #DigitalSupplyChain #MadeInChina #VietnamManufacturing #AsiaSourcing #OverseasSourcing #ImportExport #OEMODM #EcommerceSourcing #Shipping #Demandplanning #inventorymanagement #forecasting #productdevelopment

  • Supplier Development
  • Product Development
  • Product Sourcing
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • 1688.com
  • Supplier Search
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Private Labeling & White Labeling
  • Vendor & Supplier Outreach
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Logistics Management
  • Purchasing Management
  • Quality Inspection
  • Quality Assurance
  • Dropshipping
  • Vendor Management
  • Amazon FBA
  • Shopify Dropshipping
  • Taobao
Qian Z.

Shanghai, China

$30/hr
5.0
33 jobs

🏆 Top 1% China Sourcing Expert | 13+ Years | End-to-End Procurement, QC & Logistics | Save 20%+ Costs Hi, I’m Qian – a bilingual sourcing partner based in Shanghai with 13+ years of hands-on experience helping global clients unlock China’s manufacturing potential. I specialize in building cost-optimized, reliable supply chains for SMEs and Fortune 500 brands (like Pepsi, Hyundai, SleepNumber). Having managed over $50M+ in procurement projects across 15+ countries, I offer full-spectrum solutions – from product concept to doorstep delivery. My clients save 15–30% in costs while reducing lead times by 20–40% through my localized expertise and supplier network. 📍 Why Partner With Me? Strategic Sourcing: Factory vetting, negotiation (ODM/OEM), MOQ optimization, IP protection. Supply Chain Integration: Seamless coordination from prototyping to logistics. Quality Assurance: In-person inspections (AQL/ISO standards), production monitoring. Geographic Advantage: Direct access to 80% of China’s industrial clusters (Shanghai/Jiangsu/Zhejiang). 🔥 Key Achievements: Saved Canadian industrial door buyer 22% costs ($350K+/year) without quality compromise. Doubled Indonesian client’s revenue via market-driven ice cream product strategy. Built UK pillow brand from $0 to $2M revenue in 18 months (design → manufacturing → e-commerce). Upgraded French beauty device with patent-pending features, boosting sales by 35%. 🧩 Industries & Product Expertise: | Building Materials | Industrial doors, aluminum profiles, steel pipes | | Logistics Equipment | Dock levelers, shelters | | Home & Textiles | Mattresses, gravity blankets, scented candles | | Machinery | Blow molding, injection molding machines | | Mother & Baby | Bamboo cloth diapers (OEM for Bumkins®), play mats | | Consumer Goods | Apparel, Garments,Fabric,Jewelry, Beauty Products, kitchenware, phone accessories | 💼 Service Philosophy: I operate with extreme transparency: You’ll receive weekly progress reports, real-time supplier quotes, and open communication. My process: Deep-Dive Consultation → 2. Supplier Matchmaking → 3. Risk-Managed Execution → 4. On-Time Delivery. 🌍 Clients I Serve: Startups scaling production | Brands entering Asia | Businesses needing cost-reduction | Companies struggling with QC/logistics. Recent projects with clients from: USA, Mexico, France, Spain, Kenya, India, UAE. ✨ Bonus Value: Free supply chain audit for new clients. Custom training on China market entry/team building. Let’s Transform Your Sourcing Strategy! → Invite me to your job to discuss how I can save you time, money, and operational headaches.

  • Product Sourcing
  • Buying
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Price & Quote Negotiation
  • Quality Inspection
  • Alibaba Sourcing
  • 1688.com
  • Dropshipping
  • Market Research
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Vendor & Supplier Outreach
  • Ecommerce Order Fulfillment
  • Virtual Assistance

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