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I’m a results-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with over 7 years of experience managing end-to-end sourcing, supplier performance, and cost optimization across FMCG, renewable energy, and health sectors. I’ve worked with international organizations. Skilled in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, I use systems like SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and GEP SMART to streamline operations and achieve measurable results. 💡 Services I offer: 📌 Procurement & Sourcing Support – supplier search, RFQ/RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, and contract coordination. 📌 Supplier & Market Research – collecting quotations, analyzing pricing, and assessing supplier capacity or compliance. 📌 Procurement documentation & reporting 📌 preparing purchase orders, tender documentation, and audit-ready procurement files. 📌 Negotiation & Contract Management – facilitating transparent, win-win agreements with suppliers. 📌 Factory & Facility Assessment – conducting local supplier verification, site visits, and due diligence in Indonesia. 📌 Product & Supplier Sourcing for the Indonesia Market – identifying reliable local manufacturers and managing procurement for global clients. 📌 Process Optimization – improving procurement workflows, reducing cycle time, and implementing best practices. If you need a reliable partner to manage sourcing, vendor relations, or procurement optimization, I’ll help you achieve cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable outcomes. 📩 Let’s connect! Whether you’re looking for trusted suppliers in Indonesia or need end-to-end procurement support, I’d be happy to discuss how I can assist your project. Feel free to message me, I’m quick to respond during working hours and ready to help you move things forward efficiently. You could also check my portofolio here deaaprilaga.my.canva.site

Management of all import processes including HTS, ACE Entry, ADD/CVD, FTA's and PGAs. Internal Customs for Tariff reviews, bond sufficiency, POA approval and Port of Dallas audits. Maintain relationships with International Agents to meet CTPAT Compliance standards. Customer visits and problem resolution. Expertise in 3PL freight forwarding. Tariff Refunds and Audits. Assistance with IEEPA refunds for Domestic and Foreign Importers of Record.

An experienced corporate operations consultant specializing in HR operations, Government Relations (PRO), high-level executive support, and Customs Clearance—with a deep focus on the Food & Beverage (F&B) and Agriculture sectors. With 13+ years of hands-on, on-the-ground expertise in the UAE, I seamlessly navigate local regulatory frameworks and execute cross-border logistics directly in the field. 🔹 If your business needs support with the following, let’s talk: 🔹HR Operations & Workforce Scaling: Complete employee lifecycle management—from strategic headhunting and onboarding to performance structures, high-level executive support, compensation, and end-of-service settlements. 🔹Niche Recruitment & Expert Sourcing: Strategic headhunting, screening, and vetting specialized logistics, customs, and operational talent for targeted global markets. 🔹MOHRE, WPS & PRO Compliance: Direct execution of government relations, labor law alignments, quota systems, and strict Wage Protection System (WPS) auditing. 🔹Customs Clearance & Freight Logistics: End-to-end management of import/export documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory approvals at UAE ports and airports (Dubai & Sharjah). 🔹Management Consulting: Review and restructuring of broken administrative workflows, policy development, and aligning operational movement with corporate compliance. 🔹Data Collection & Field Audits: Execution of structured field data collection, market research, and store visibility tracking—utilizing advanced AI and digital audit tools to ensure precise operational reporting. 🔹UAE Company Formation & Business Setup: Mainland & Free Zone license guidance Trade license acquisition, registration, and renewals Corporate bank account opening assistance Visa & Immigration (Investor / Owner / Employee) support Compliance with UAE laws & corporate governance Virtual office/address services if required

I help global founders, importers, and e-commerce brands source high-quality products from India and manage their end-to-end export logistics with confidence. Combining an analytical background in Economics with hands-on supply chain execution, I serve as your reliable "boots on the ground" in India. I don't just hand you a list of suppliers; I actively manage vetting, bulk price negotiation, quality control, and cross-border logistics to ensure your inventory arrives safely and profitably. How I Can Help Your Global Brand Source from India: Supplier Identification & Vetting: Finding reliable, high-tier Indian manufacturers for your specific product categories and negotiating competitive FOB pricing. Export Logistics & Compliance: Coordinating cross-border freight, managing customs clearance, and handling government-level compliance to prevent costly border delays. FBA & Marketplace Prep: Leveraging my deep background in Amazon operations to oversee factory-level labeling, kitting, and dimensional weight optimization. I ensure your goods are prepped in India and strictly FBA-ready upon arrival at your global fulfillment centers. Quality Control & Auditing: Enforcing strict quality standards on the factory floor before shipment, protecting your bottom line from international return losses. My Background: I have managed procurement and logistics for a consumer electronics portfolio generating $100,000+ in yearly revenue. My track record includes directing international procurement (including Alibaba sourcing and executive coordination for trade shows like the Canton Fair), executing the complex operational launch of a 150+ SKU apparel brand, and successfully managing compliance for strict Government e-Marketplace (GeM) orders. Whether you are looking for a trusted agent to vet your first Indian supplier or need a dedicated partner to manage your entire global supply chain, let's talk.

Most companies entering Asia don't fail because of the product. They fail because they didn't understand who makes the real decisions — and how. I've spent 34 years on both sides of that table. As IBM Korea's account manager for Samsung Group ($50M), I learned how the world's most demanding buyers think. Then I spent three decades as a supplier — selling into those same systems across 60+ countries in China, Korea, and North America. I don't just advise on Asia strategy. I've executed it — as CEO, CFO, and Managing Director — in manufacturing, technology, and capital markets. I work in English, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese. Not "conversational." Boardroom-level. What I do for you GTM STRATEGY — Market entry architecture for China, Korea, or North America. Competitive positioning, channel design, partnership identification, and go/no-go analysis grounded in on-the-ground reality. PARTNER & DISTRIBUTOR SELECTION — I identify and vet local partners in Chinese and Korean directly. No language barrier, no filtered information. You get the real picture. MARKET INTELLIGENCE REPORTS — Sector deep-dives drawing from Chinese and Korean primary sources that English-only consultants can't access. Useful for boards, investors, and strategy teams. NEGOTIATION ADVISORY — Strategy and preparation for high-stakes negotiations with Korean chaebols, Chinese SOEs, or North American corporates. I've sat in those rooms. EXECUTIVE ADVISORY — Ongoing strategic counsel for leadership teams navigating Asia expansion, trade route optimization, or cross-border M&A. Why trilingual matters at the strategy level Mandarin and Korean aren't just communication tools — they're intelligence channels. Regulatory filings, supplier databases, industry association reports, internal corporate language: none of it reaches English-speaking advisors. I read the original source. How I work Fixed-price engagements for defined deliverables. No hourly guesswork, no billable-hour inflation. I take a limited number of active clients at any time. Response within 12 hours.

I help international companies identify reliable suppliers, manufacturers, importers, distributors, buyers, and commercial partners across global markets. With more than eight years of hands-on procurement and sourcing experience, I have managed local and international projects from market mapping and factory discovery through supplier qualification, negotiation, private-label development, production, and logistics. Food and beverage is my strongest sector. My experience also covers packaging, wellness products, consumer goods, automotive and industrial spare parts, equipment, custom-manufactured products, and branded electronics and accessories. My work goes beyond Alibaba, 1688, and basic supplier lists. I investigate who actually manufactures a product, distinguish real factories from traders and distributors, verify supplier capability, and determine which sourcing route offers the strongest balance of cost, quality, reliability, and execution risk. Beyond supplier sourcing, I also conduct buyer-mapping and market-entry projects. I identify importers, distributors, wholesalers, procurement decision-makers, and potential commercial partners in target markets. Depending on the engagement, I can support initial contact and organize findings into a structured commercial pipeline. Sectors I work in regularly: • Food, beverage, ingredients, and wellness • Packaging, private label, and consumer products • Automotive and industrial spare parts • Equipment and custom manufacturing • Consumer electronics and branded accessories • International trade and market-entry projects How I work: • Supplier, manufacturer, buyer, and market mapping • Factory discovery and supplier verification • Due diligence—separating manufacturers from traders and distributors • Importer, distributor, and procurement decision-maker research • RFQ preparation and supplier outreach • Pricing, MOQ, lead-time, and payment-term negotiation • Sample, packaging, and production coordination • Vendor management and supplier development • Export-readiness and logistics assessment I use Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Google Docs, Google Slides, Slack, AI-assisted research workflows, and client-provided systems to manage supplier pipelines, quotations, samples, risks, timelines, and next actions. Depending on the project, clients receive: • Qualified supplier, manufacturer, or buyer shortlists • Supplier and buyer market maps • Factory-verification evidence • RFQ and outreach trackers • Supplier comparison and scorecard matrices • Pricing, MOQ, lead-time, and landed-cost models • Commercial and execution-risk assessments • Negotiation recommendations • Executive-ready reports with clear next actions My work has covered sourcing and supply-chain projects across the United States, the Philippines, China, Japan, Europe, Africa, and other international markets. I am best suited to companies that need more than supplier names. Send me your product, specifications, target market, current supplier challenge, or commercial objective, and I will help determine the strongest route forward.