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Nancy H.

Logistics & Supply Chain | E-Comm Oder Fulfillment | Customer Service

Hanoi, Vietnam
$7 per hour
2 jobs
$500+ total earnings

**Operations & Logistics Support Specialist | Supplier & Vendor Coordination | Import/Export Documentation | Customer Support** 9+ years keeping international suppliers, shipments, and follow-ups from slipping through the cracks - most recently coordinating ~100 suppliers across 10+ countries and 200+ operational emails per week at Schenker Vietnam. If your work involves suppliers, shipments, documents, customer inquiries, and too many follow-ups to track manually, here's what I take off your plate: โ†’ **Supplier & vendor coordination:** Onboarding, requirements communication, open-item follow-up, document collection, and stakeholder alignment across international suppliers. โ†’ **Shipping & logistics support:** International shipment tracking, freight-forwarder and warehouse coordination, delivery follow-up, and operational-exception investigation. โ†’ **Customer & e-commerce support:** Order and shipment inquiries, status updates, complaint and escalation handling, ticket management in Zendesk, and English email support โ€” for logistics, e-commerce, and fulfillment businesses. โ†’ **Import/export documentation:** Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, B/Ls, AWBs, Certificates of Origin โ€” reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and customs requirements. โ†’ **Purchasing & freight support:** Freight booking, quotation and rate comparison, supplier research, and shipping-information organization. โ†’ **Operations administration:** Inbox triage, task trackers, spreadsheet updates, reporting, document organization, and reliable follow-through. **What makes me different:** I don't just answer emails and update spreadsheets. I keep every open item visible โ€” who owns it, what happens next, and when it's due โ€” and I follow up with the right person until there's a clear outcome or handover. Nothing gets lost. Earlier in my career, I also handled international freight booking, forwarder quotation comparisons, import licences, cargo insurance, customs documentation, and inventory reconciliation at a Japanese medical device manufacturer and a steel importer. **Tools:** Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, WMS, Zendesk, Shopify order and fulfillment fundamentals, and workflow/ticketing systems. Quick to learn new systems. **Availability:** Full-time or long-term part-time remote | GMT+7 with flexibility for international working hours. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Message me about your supplier, shipment, or customer-support setup - I'll reply within 24 hours with exactly how I'd take it over.

Muhammad Asad K.

Third-Party Integrations Expert | SellerCloud, Rithum, DSCO, Linnworks

Multan, Pakistan
$20 per hour
19 jobs
  • Third-Party Integration
  • API Integration
  • Software Integration
  • Multi-Platform Optimization
  • Omnichannel Automation
  • Task Automation
  • Purchase Orders
  • Ecommerce Order Fulfillment
  • CRM Automation
  • Marketing Operations & Workflow
  • Inventory Management
  • Cloud Implementation
  • Product Onboarding
  • Product Catalog Setup & Optimization
  • Shipping & Order Fulfillment Software

โœจ Third-Party Integrations Expert | SellerCloud, ChannelAdvisor, NetSuite & More โœจ Hello! My name is ๐€๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐Š๐ก๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ฃ๐š and Iโ€™m a Third-Party Integration Specialist with over 6 years of experience helping eCommerce businesses automate and scale their operations. I specialize in integrating and optimizing SellerCloud, SellBrite, Baselinker, ChannelAdvisor/Rithum, CommerceHub, DSCO, Marketplace Connect, CED Commerce, NetSuite Oracle, GoFlow, Easy Commerce, SellerChamp, LitCommerce, Channable, Channel Gate, SPS Commerce, Zoho Inventory, and other marketplace automation tools. I have successfully streamlined inventory, orders, and multi-channel listings across platforms like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Etsy, Shopify, BigCommerce, TikTok Shop, and more, ensuring seamless operations and maximum efficiency. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐–๐‡๐€๐“ ๐ˆ ๐‚๐€๐ ๐ƒ๐Ž ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐˜๐Ž๐”: โ—† Third-Party Integrations โ€“ Seamlessly connect marketplaces and automation tools to streamline your operations. โ—† Marketplace Integration โ€“ Link Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Shopify, and more to SellerCloud & other tools. โ—† Bulk & Manual Listing Creation โ€“ Optimize and manage listings, including variations. โ—† Product Mapping & Bundles โ€“ Ensure accurate mapping and create bundle/shadow listings for better exposure. โ—† Inventory & Warehouse Management โ€“ Automate stock updates and sync with FBA, 3PL, and in-house warehouses. โ—† Order & Shipping Automation โ€“ Optimize fulfillment, carrier integrations, and tracking across platforms. โ—† Custom Reports & Analytics โ€“ Generate insightful reports to enhance efficiency and boost sales. โ—† Ongoing Maintenance & Support โ€“ Handle system updates, troubleshoot issues, and provide continuous improvements. โ€ฆand much more, tailored to your business needs! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐–๐‡๐˜ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐Š ๐–๐ˆ๐“๐‡ ๐Œ๐„? โ—† Integration-First Approach โ€“ Focused on seamless automation to improve business efficiency. โ—† Step-by-Step Execution โ€“ Well-planned strategies to minimize risks and maximize results. โ—† Transparent Communication โ€“ Regular updates and progress reports to keep you in the loop. โ—† Deadline-Driven โ€“ I meet deadlines without compromising on quality. โ—† Professional Work Ethic โ€“ Dedicated, detail-oriented, and committed to success. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- โœจ ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ ๐“๐‘๐ˆ๐€๐‹ ๐€๐•๐€๐ˆ๐‹๐€๐๐‹๐„ - Let my work speak for itself before you commit! โœจ ๐Ÿ’ฐ Rate is negotiable depending on the project scope๐Ÿ’ฐ ๐Ÿ“… ๐€๐•๐€๐ˆ๐‹๐€๐๐‹๐„ ๐Ÿ• ๐ƒ๐€๐˜๐’ ๐€ ๐–๐„๐„๐Š: Letโ€™s schedule a call and discuss how I can help grow your eCommerce business! Best Regards, Muhammad Asad K. ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ž๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐œ๐ž ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ!

Artem S.

Supply Chain & Logistics | Inventory Management | Procurement

Kyiv, Ukraine
$35 per hour
8 jobs
$40K+ total earnings

Your supply chain shouldn't slow your growth. I help Amazon FBA, eCommerce, and consumer product companies build predictable Supply Chain Management systems that reduce costs, improve visibility, and give business leaders the confidence to scale through better Procurement, Inventory Management, China Sourcing, and Logistics. I've led Supply Chain operations for a $35M Amazon FBA business, rebuilt an end-to-end Supply Chain function for a growing European eCommerce company, and founded SCAIT, a consulting agency focused on Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, and Logistics transformation. Unlike general operations consultants, I work across the entire supply chain, from China Sourcing and Product Sourcing to Purchasing, Freight, Warehouse Management, ERP implementation, and Amazon FBA replenishment so nothing falls through the cracks between sourcing, operations, and logistics. How I help I help businesses build practical, data-driven Supply Chain systems that improve operational performance while creating predictable, scalable operations. Typical projects include: โ€ข China Sourcing, Product Sourcing, supplier qualification, and supplier management โ€ข Procurement, Purchasing, and Purchasing Management systems that improve supplier performance and reduce landed costs โ€ข Inventory Management, demand planning, and replenishment systems that eliminate stockouts and excess inventory โ€ข Freight planning, Freight Forwarder coordination, customs management, and Logistics Shipping optimization โ€ข Warehouse Management improvements and standardized operational processes โ€ข ERP implementation and reporting systems that provide complete supply chain visibility โ€ข Amazon FBA replenishment planning and Amazon Seller Central operations โ€ข Production Planning and cross-functional coordination for new product launches Beyond day-to-day Procurement and Purchasing, I help businesses develop sourcing strategies that reduce operational risk long before products reach customers. My experience includes supplier qualification, Product Sourcing, production planning, coordinating with Freight Forwarder partners, working alongside Freight Broker services when required, and supporting Product Development from sourcing through production readiness. I also work with leadership teams to ensure operational capability keeps pace with business growth. My approach to Amazon Product Research focuses on operational feasibility, evaluating supplier capability, sourcing options, landed cost, inventory requirements, production capacity, and long-term scalability rather than simply identifying products. My approach Successful Supply Chain Management starts with visibility. If Inventory Management is weak, Procurement becomes reactive. If Procurement lacks structure, Freight costs increase. If Logistics Shipping isn't measured, customer service suffers. Every engagement begins with understanding how the entire Supply Chain operates before identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, strengthen Procurement, and build systems that continue delivering value as the business grows. I believe supply chains should create predictability, not constant firefighting. My goal is to help businesses move from reactive operations to structured, repeatable processes where sourcing, inventory, procurement, and logistics work together to support sustainable growth. Experience & expertise I've managed Supply Chain operations for a $35M Amazon FBA business, rebuilt supply chain processes for a fast-growing European eCommerce company, and completed consulting engagements helping businesses strengthen Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics, and operational reporting. My expertise includes: Supply Chain Management โ€ข Supply Chain & Logistics โ€ข Procurement โ€ข Purchasing โ€ข Purchasing Management โ€ข China Sourcing โ€ข Product Sourcing โ€ข Inventory Management โ€ข Warehouse Management โ€ข Freight โ€ข Freight Forwarder Coordination โ€ข Logistics Shipping โ€ข Production Planning โ€ข ERP Implementation โ€ข Amazon FBA โ€ข Amazon Seller Central โ€ข Microsoft Excel โ€ข Excel Inventory Management โ€ข Operational Process Improvement I do not provide Shopify development, Amazon dropshipping, Virtual Assistant services, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or unrelated software development. My work is focused exclusively on Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Inventory Management, China Sourcing, Product Sourcing, Warehouse Management, Freight, Logistics Shipping, ERP implementation, Amazon FBA, Amazon Seller Central, and scalable operational systems. Let's talk If you're looking for a Supply Chain & Logistics professional who can take ownership of Procurement, optimize Inventory Management, improve China Sourcing and Product Sourcing, reduce Freight and Logistics Shipping costs, and build predictable Supply Chain systems that scale with your business, I'd be happy to discuss your project

Larry M.

EDI Consultant

Langhorne, Pennsylvania
$150 per hour
39 jobs
$300K+ total earnings

Iโ€™m a seasoned EDI Consultant a with over 25 years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions that drive operational efficiency and ensure trading partner compliance. My portfolio spans small businesses to enterprise organizationsโ€”including national retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, Nordstrom, ACE Hardware, and Dollar General. I specialize in managing the full EDI lifecycle, including: โ€ข Purchase Orders (850) โ€ข Acknowledgments (997) โ€ข Advanced Ship Notices (856) โ€ข Invoicing (810) โ€ข GS-128 Label Generation โ€ข 3PL Routing & Logistics Transactions I troubleshoot file errors, build exception reporting processes, and ensure seamless integration with ERP and 3PL systems for real-time visibility and transaction accuracy. Fluent in platforms such as SPS Commerce, Orderful, CLEO, IBM Sterling, True Commerce, DiCentral, Covalent Works, and DataTrans, I deliver scalable, reliable, and compliant EDI solutions tailored to your business needs. If you are onboarding new trading partners, optimizing fulfillment workflows, or seeking to improve EDI accuracy, reducing vendor compliance chargeback fees, I bring the hands-on expertise to make it happenโ€”efficiently and effectively.

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What does a Vendor Management systems specialist do?

A Vendor Management systems specialist configures and operates enterprise platforms that govern supplier relationships, contract lifecycles, and service procurement workflows. This role bridges the gap between raw supplier data and actionable procurement processes by maintaining the technical integrity of vendor records and statement of work artifacts. You manage the digital infrastructure that allows organizations to onboard suppliers, track performance metrics, and execute contracts without manual data entry errors or compliance gaps. Your work ensures that procurement teams have accurate, real-time visibility into supplier status and contractual obligations through properly synchronized system integrations.

  • Administer supplier onboarding and lifecycle management processes within vendor management solutions such as SAP Fieldglass or SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance. You create and update supplier records, configure qualification workflows, and segment vendors based on performance data to maintain a clean and compliant supplier database. This involves validating supplier information, managing documentation uploads, and troubleshooting access issues to keep the supplier network active and ready for procurement actions.
  • Manage the creation, approval, and status handling of statements of work and related contract artifacts in platforms like SAP Ariba Contract Management. You generate service procurement objects, route them through required approval chains, and ensure that each SOW contains the correct identifiers for downstream financial processing. This responsibility includes importing contract data from external sources, maintaining contract workspace records, and verifying that all legal and operational terms are accurately reflected in the system.
  • Set up and troubleshoot integrations between vendor management systems, procurement platforms, and contract repositories using tools like SAP Integration Suite. You configure API calls and data connectors to synchronize supplier statuses, contract identifiers, and SOW details across connected systems, preventing data silos and mismatched records. When synchronization fails, you diagnose the root cause, whether it stems from mapping errors, authentication issues, or payload mismatches, and implement fixes to restore data flow. This technical oversight ensures that procurement execution relies on consistent, up-to-date information from all linked enterprise applications.

How to hire a Vendor Management systems specialist on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your supplier lifecycle and contract integration needs clearly to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description in seconds. Describe your requirements in a few sentences, and Uma constructs a tailored post for this role. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post.

  • Specify which vendor management platforms you use, such as SAP Fieldglass or SAP Ariba, and list required integration tools like SAP Integration Suite.
  • Detail the specific workflows the freelancer must configure, including supplier onboarding processes and statement of work approval chains.
  • State whether the role focuses on data synchronization via API calls or manual contract imports from external procurement systems.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for portfolios that demonstrate configured workflows and synchronized data records rather than just general management experience. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to speed up this review.

  • Verify experience with supplier qualification segmentation and the maintenance of accurate supplier information within enterprise systems.
  • Check for examples of imported contract data and generated statement of work records that align with downstream procurement actions.
  • Confirm familiarity with troubleshooting integration connectors to keep status identifiers consistent across vendor and contract platforms.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss technical approaches to maintaining data integrity between your vendor management system and connected procurement tools. Schedule and conduct these interviews within Upwork Messages, which generates an immediate transcript and summary after each session.

  • Ask how they handle errors during API polling when synchronizing contract statuses between SAP Ariba and your internal database.
  • Request specific examples of how they structured supplier lifecycle artifacts to support automated performance management workflows.
  • Explore their method for validating statement of work identifiers before pushing records to service procurement objects.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Define clear milestones for configuration tasks and data migration deliverables before starting the engagement. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for all communication and project management, while relying on identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Set a milestone for the initial setup of supplier onboarding workflows and the validation of first-round data imports.
  • Agree on a deliverable for documented integration logic that explains how API connectors map fields between systems.
  • Establish a final checkpoint to verify that all active statement of work records display correct statuses in the procurement platform.

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How much does hiring a Vendor Management systems specialist cost?

$500-$2,500 per project is a typical range for focused Vendor Management systems specialist work. Final pricing depends on scope, technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Supplier onboarding configuration

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Configured supplier qualification and lifecycle processes
  • Updated supplier records and segmentation criteria
  • Operational notes for onboarding steps

SOW and contract management

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Generated SOWs and contract workspace records
  • Configured service procurement approval workflows
  • Verified correct identifiers for downstream actions

System integration setup

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Established API links between VMS and procurement platforms
  • Synchronized contract statuses and identifiers
  • Validated data flow across connected systems

Performance management workflows

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Defined supplier performance evaluation criteria
  • Built automated data updates for supplier scores
  • Compiled performance dashboards for stakeholder review

Enterprise VMS implementation

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • End-to-end configuration of SAP Fieldglass or Ariba modules
  • Multi-system data synchronization via SAP Integration Suite
  • Complete run books and admin training materials

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Vendor Management systems specialist worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a Vendor Management systems specialist is worthwhile. This role removes manual data entry from supplier onboarding and keeps contract records accurate across platforms. You gain consistent SOW approvals and reliable integration outputs without diverting internal procurement staff from strategic tasks.

How do I evaluate Vendor Management systems specialist candidates?

Look for candidates who describe specific configuration steps for supplier qualification workflows or SOW approval chains in tools like SAP Fieldglass or Ariba. Ask them to explain how they troubleshoot API synchronization errors between a contract platform and a vendor management system to keep status identifiers aligned.

What tools does a Vendor Management systems specialist use?

These specialists configure enterprise platforms such as SAP Fieldglass, SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance, and SAP Contract Management. They also use SAP Integration Suite to manage data flows and connectors between procurement and vendor systems.

What deliverables should I expect from a Vendor Management systems specialist?

You receive configured vendor management workflows, up-to-date supplier lifecycle artifacts, and approved SOW records with correct identifiers for downstream procurement. The specialist also submits operational documentation that details integration behaviors and API connector setups.