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Is your bottom line being squeezed by rising material costs, shipping delays, or unreliable vendors?
In today’s market, supply chain efficiency isn't just an operational need — it’s your competitive advantage. I am a results-driven Procurement Specialist helping E-commerce brands and manufacturers optimize their entire product lifecycle, from the initial bid to final delivery.
I bridge the gap between complex logistics and your business goals, specializing in reducing COGS, mitigating risk, and scaling operations through strategic global partnerships.
★ Core Expertise
Strategic Global Sourcing: Vetting high-quality manufacturers across China (Alibaba/1688), SE Asia, and Europe to ensure ethical standards and production capacity.
Cost Optimization: Expert negotiation of Incoterms, MOQs, and payment terms to maximize your cash flow.
Government Contracting: Navigating the complexities of SAMdotgov, CalEProcure and BidNet to secure and manage government contracts.
End-to-End Logistics: Managing 3PL transitions, freight forwarding (Air/Sea), and customs compliance to eliminate bottlenecks.
★ Services Provided
1. Sourcing & Vendor Excellence
Full RFQ/RFP management and competitive bidding.
Factory auditing, sample consolidation, and QC coordination.
Contract management to ensure long-term supplier accountability.
2. Tactical Procurement & Inventory
Demand forecasting and inventory planning (preventing stockouts/overstock).
Spend analysis to identify hidden cost-saving opportunities.
PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and ERP management.
3. Logistics & 3PL Management
Coordinating international freight and "last-mile" delivery.
Streamlining import/export documentation and duty classifications.
Managing warehouse KPIs and 3PL performance.
★ Technical Toolkit
ERPs: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
Sourcing: ThomasNet, Alibaba, 1688, JungleScout
Analytics: Advanced Excel (Modeling, Pivot Tables, Power Query)
PM Tools: Asana, Slack, ClickUp, Mondaydotcom
Why Work With Me?
I don’t just "place orders"—I manage your capital. I treat your budget with the same scrutiny I would my own, ensuring every dollar spent contributes to your bottom line. Whether you are a startup launching your first SKU or an established enterprise refining a global network, I provide the strategic oversight you need to scale.
Ready to bulletproof your supply chain? Click the "Invite to Job" button, and let’s discuss your current challenges.
$15/hr
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Being a Shopify Dropshipping Expert and Developer, I am dedicated to building high-converting Shopify stores that not only look professional but are optimized to generate consistent sales. I focus on creating seamless shopping experiences, building trust with your customers, and turning visitors into loyal buyers.
Having worked with multiple Shopify stores across different niches, I bring a results-driven approach to every project. From product research to product page design and full store development, I understand what it takes to build a profitable dropshipping business and scale it successfully.
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂:
🚀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽
I build clean, professional, and fully optimized Shopify stores designed to convert visitors into paying customers from day one.
🛍️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
I identify trending and profitable products with strong market demand to give your store the best chance of success.
🎯 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 & 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
I create visually appealing, persuasive product pages with compelling copy, strong CTAs, and proven structures that boost conversions.
⚙️ 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
From theme customization to app integration, I ensure your store functions smoothly and delivers a great user experience.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:
✔️ Shopify Store Design & Development
✔️ Product Page Design (High-Converting Layouts)
✔️ Product & Niche Research
✔️ App Integration & Store Optimization
✔️ Dropshipping Setup (AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping, etc.)
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲?
✔️ Proven Experience – Successfully worked on multiple Shopify dropshipping stores
✔️ Conversion-Focused Approach – Every design and setup is built to drive sales
✔️ Reliable & Fast Delivery – I meet deadlines and communicate clearly throughout
✔️ Long-Term Support – I’m here to help you grow, not just complete a project
Let’s work together to build a Shopify store that stands out and generates real results. Click the "Invite to Job" button, and let’s get started!
Ilesanmi A.
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Cheerful, passionate and dependable. Customer Service Specialist and Administrative Support with more than 10 years progressive experience in providing exceptional service to customers, vendors and client be it face to face dealings or over the phone/email. Detail oriented, exceptional problem solving, case handling with good work ethics. I am also an expert in utilizing the principles and processes of customer/clients needs, assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer and client satisfaction.
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Hi there, this is Cathy from Zhejiang province, China. A full-time freelancer with sourcing and merchandising experience.
With 7+ years as a sourcing freelancer on Upwork and 6 years working experience as a full-time foreign trade sales, I have rich souring experience and have extensive contacts of manufacturers in different industries, also maintain good relationships with them.
My services including but not limited to below parts:
-- products sourcing with competitive prices;
--preparing quotations;
--sample ordering, consolidation and forwarding to worldwide;
--price, packages, payment term and other order details negotiation;
--order draft, follow up and quality inspection;
--shipment booking, logistics following up etc;
I'm here to assist your business with my expert experience, looking forward to working with you in a long term cooperation.
Best regards,
Cathy
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Why Choose Me?
While others hesitate at 20 quotes,my clients secure the same quality products at 15— that's not magic, but the core capability forged by 18 years in China's e-commerce supply chain. From a $10M+ annual sales e-commerce operator to a cross-border sourcing specialist, I bring hands-on experience with 1,000+ factories and 10,000+ products to help you bypass middlemen and reach the source of supply chain savings.
My Core Advantages
Price Radar Honed by 18 Years of Practice:Deeply involved in China's e-commerce evolution, I master cost structures of 20+ categories including 3C, home goods, and outdoor products. Can accurately judge reasonable sourcing prices within 1 hour to avoid overpaying.
Direct Access to 1,000+ Factories:Cooperated with 1,200+ certified factories across China's major industrial clusters. Skip 3-5 distribution layers to connect directly with factory procurement departments, achieving 25%-40% lower prices than market average.
15,000+ SKU Database:Managed 15,000+ products, building a dynamically updated price monitoring system. For example, for Bluetooth speakers, I can quickly match 3 factories with equivalent quality, offering 22%, 28%, and 35% lower prices than competitors.
My sourcing service scope includes but is not limited to the following:
1.Product Sourcing in China:
Source different suppliers from various channels like Alibaba, AliExpress, Chian internal Alibaba, Taobao, Pingduoduo, Made-in-China, and myriad on-site locations...at least screen more than 5 suppliers to get their prices for comparison, and ensure that we will get the best price with high quality;
2.Sample Testing:
Get samples from 2 to 3 suppliers, check or test them, and ship the selected ones to me for review and approval;
3.Production Monitor:
I will closely monitor the production process during production and share the production pictures/ videos with the clients.
4.Quality Control:
I can help arrange the inspection before shipping once the production is done.
5.Logistics:
Once the shipment inspection is approved, I can contact multiple forwarders to get the best quote for the clients and ensure their interest. I will follow up and forward shipment tracking information until the products are received in good condition and complete.
6.All process Follow-up
From the start until the clients receive the order
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Hi there, I'm Md. Arif,
and I’ve been working in the E-commerce and Product Sourcing industry for over a decade. I’ve supported clients from around the world by Upwork—both online and offline—helping them source high-quality products at the best prices, fast and reliably.
If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, experienced, and results-driven, you’re in the right place.
✅ I provide the following services:
Amazon FBA product sourcing (China, India, Vietnam, etc.)
Shopify / AliExpress dropshipping product research & sourcing
Alibaba sourcing & supplier verification
Product sourcing from Taobao & JD.COM
sPrice negotiation with factories and suppliers
Factory visits & sampling services
Quality inspection & reporting
Logistics and global shipping support
Manufacturer / supplier communication and deal handling
Sample delivery to your address for pre-bulk review
I have deep knowledge of Asian supplier markets and always ensure you get the best product, best price, and fastest lead time.
💬 Feel free to send a simple "Hi" or "Hello"—I'm happy to help you grow your business.
Looking forward to working together.
Cheers,
Md. Arif
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$25/hr
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China sourcing made simple — I handle suppliers, prices, QC, and shipping, so you don’t have to.
7+ years helping Amazon & Shopify sellers source from China, avoid factory mistakes, and turn product ideas into sellable SKUs.
🌏 China-side sourcing, done properly
I source products across Yiwu, Guangzhou, Zhejiang, and other major manufacturing regions in China.
Instead of pushing one platform or supplier, I choose the most practical sourcing route based on your product type, budget, and scale:
- Wholesale markets
- Direct factories
- Platforms like 1688, Alibaba, and Pinduoduo (PDD)
My focus is not “finding a supplier”, but “finding the right supplier that can actually deliver”
🔍 What I handle on the sourcing side
- Supplier research, comparison & verification
- Price negotiation, MOQ & lead time control
- Purchasing from factories / 1688 / PDD
- Sample coordination & evaluation
- Quality checks, product photos & videos
- Order follow-up and China-side coordination
You don’t need to chase factories or worry about miscommunication — I handle it locally.
🛒 From sourcing → store-ready products
Many clients work with me because I connect sourcing with selling, not just purchasing.
I also help with:
- Shopify / Shopee / TikTok Shop setup
- Product listings (titles, descriptions, variants, pricing)
- Uploading products sourced from China
- SKU organization & basic store structure
- Aligning sourcing, listing, and fulfillment
This means fewer handoffs, fewer mistakes, and much smoother execution.
🚚 End-to-end dropshipping support
If you run a dropshipping or fulfillment-based business, I can manage the entire China-side process:
- Product sourcing & supplier coordination
- Store listing support
- Order processing & fulfillment
- Quality checks before shipment
- Packaging, consolidation & shipping
- Coordination with freight forwarders or last-mile partners
Whether you’re launching your first store or scaling an existing one, my role is to remove operational friction.
🚢 Logistics & cost control
I work with reliable logistics partners and help clients avoid unnecessary sourcing and shipping costs.
Already have a shipping agent? No problem — I’m happy to cooperate or compare options.
Transparency always comes first.
🤝 How I work
- Clear, proactive communication
- Detail-oriented execution
- Solution-first mindset
- Long-term partnership approach
I don’t aim to be “just a sourcing agent”.
My goal is to be your “trusted China-side partner”, so you can focus on growth and sales — not supplier problems.
📩 Send me your product idea or store plan, and I’ll give you a clear, realistic execution path.
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🏭 Hi, I'm Syed — China Sourcing Agent
📍 Based in China — Guangzhou, Wuhan, Yiwu, Fujian and nearby factory areas
🔧 I go straight to the factory. No middlemen. No traders.
🚀 Why work with me
✅ Sourcing
👉 Find real factories, not traders
👉 Check licences before you pay anyone
👉 Visit the factory myself, in person
👉 Check quality and worker conditions on site
👉 Video Call or Voice Call during visit
👉 Get you the best price and MOQ
👉 Talk to factories in English and Mandarin
👉 Factories checked | [X] orders shipped | [$X] saved for clients
✅ Quality & Shipping
👉 Check your goods before they ship
👉 Send you photos and video, every time
👉 Get samples made and shipped to you
👉 Prep your goods for Amazon FBA
👉 Ship by air or sea, anywhere you need
✅ Protection
👉 Sign an NDA if you need one
👉 Check the supplier fully before you pay
🏷 Industries I work in: Apparel & Activewear | Electronics | Home & Kitchen | Health & Beauty | Private Label & OEM | Promotional Products | Sports Equipment
🛠 Tools I use: Alibaba | 1688 | Global Sources | Panjiva | WeChat | Trello | Notion | Google Workspace
👉 Small order or big budget, I check everything the same way.
👉 Want someone in China who walks the factory floor, talks to the people making your product, and looks out for your money? Message me or click Invite to Job.
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Top-rated Plus Shopify specialist — 15,000+ hours across 50+ DTC and dropshipping stores, handling customer support, product listings, and Klaviyo email so founders can focus on growth.
WHAT I HANDLE
✅ Customer Support — email, live chat, and social comments via Gorgias, Zendesk, Shopify Inbox, and WhatsApp. Returns, refunds, disputes, order tracking, and post-sale care that protects your store's reviews.
✅ Product Listings — bulk uploads, SEO-optimized titles and descriptions, collections and categorization, branded images and GIFs.
✅ Klaviyo Email Marketing — campaign sends, core flows (welcome, abandoned cart, post-purchase), segmentation, and list hygiene.
✅ Store Operations — order management, supplier coordination for dropshipping, theme tweaks, and daily store maintenance.
TRACK RECORD
Long-term retainers are my norm, not the exception — including a 3-year Shopify merchandising contract (350+ hours) and a multi-year e-commerce operations role (400+ hours) where I owned product listings, order management, and customer support end-to-end. Clients consistently endorse me for quality and clear communication, with stores supported across the US, EU, and Asia.
HOW I WORK
ClickUp, Trello, and Slack for clean async workflows. Average response time under 4 hours. I own the inbox end-to-end so nothing slips.
Message me with your store URL and what's eating your time — I'll tell you exactly how I'd take it off your plate.
Areeb A.
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Hi! I'm a dedicated virtual assistant specializing in China sourcing, with extensive experience in helping clients streamline their Amazon FBA operations. I excel at sourcing high-quality products from Alibaba and 1688.com, negotiating the best prices, and managing end-to-end procurement processes.
My services include product research, supplier communication, order management, quality inspections, and logistics coordination—ensuring your products meet your standards and are delivered on time. With a strong understanding of the Amazon FBA ecosystem, I can assist you in scaling your business efficiently.
Let's work together to simplify your sourcing, save your time, and boost your Amazon sales!