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Yang L.

Sourcing Agent/ Supply Chain Management/CN-EN Translator

I'm Yang Li, a China-based supply chain manager and CATTI-certified EN-CN translator with 5+ years bridging Chinese manufacturing and global markets, backed by 9+ years of translation expertise. SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT I identify and vet reliable manufacturers across China through Alibaba, 1688, AliExpress, Made-in-China, and offline trade fairs. My supplier evaluation covers production capacity, quality certifications, factory audits, and compliance with international standards such as ISO and CE. I negotiate competitive pricing, favorable payment terms including credit periods, and flexible MOQs to build sustainable long-term partnerships. When disruptions occur—factory shutdowns, raw material shortages, or capacity constraints—I act quickly to source alternatives and keep your supply chain intact. PRODUCTION & PROCUREMENT COORDINATION I oversee the full procurement lifecycle from purchase order to final delivery. This includes production scheduling synchronized with peak season demands, JIT inventory strategies to minimize carrying costs and stockout risks, and cross-regional order coordination to leverage lower-cost manufacturing hubs in central and western China. LOGISTICS & QUALITY CONTROL I design optimized domestic distribution networks utilizing road, rail, and inland waterways through providers like JD Logistics and SF Express. For cross-border shipments, I handle end-to-end coordination—ETA/ETD tracking, bill of lading preparation, export and import documentation, customs clearance, and international freight forwarding—to ensure timely, compliant delivery. I also supervise on-site QC teams to enforce product specifications and global quality standards, resolving defects, returns, or claims with minimal friction. EN-CN TRANSLATION EXPERTISE (1,000,000+ WORDS DELIVERED) I am a CATTI-certified expert-level English-Chinese translator holding a master's degree in Translation and Interpretation (MTI), with over five years of professional experience working and living in the UAE. I provide both written translation and oral interpretation services, delivering culturally nuanced, industry-accurate results between English and Simplified or Traditional Chinese. My specializations include business materials such as marketing collateral, investment proposals, training programs, and corporate websites; legal documents including contracts, agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and compliance certificates; and technical content covering engineering specifications, chemical processes, and mechanical systems. Every project is handled with strict confidentiality and meticulous attention to detail. CROSS-CULTURAL COLLABORATION Fluent in both English and Chinese, I serve as a cultural bridge between international clients and Chinese suppliers—smoothing differences in communication styles, business etiquette, and contract expectations to foster transparent, productive relationships. I work seamlessly across Slack, Asana, Google Workspace, DingTalk, WeChat, WhatsApp, and Zoom, ensuring real-time coordination with your internal teams across sales, product development, R&D, and customer service regardless of time zones. If you need a hands-on professional to source products from China, optimize your supply chain operations, or deliver high-stakes EN-CN translations with accuracy and cultural fluency—let's connect and get the job done right.

🇨🇳Linyi, China$38/hr100% JSS4.98 (13)Since Apr 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$129

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#127,994 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#744 / 2,007
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $772

Total earnings
$24k

Billed in all: $25k

World#127,892 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#506 / 2,007
Per project
$657

$386 in the last 6 months

World#158,197 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#613 / 2,007
Projects, last 6 months
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#88,922 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#535 / 2,007
Projects in all
36

Across 41 contracts

73% fixed27% hourly
World#83,217 / 412k
🇨🇳Country#396 / 2,007

Earnings, last 30 days

$24.7kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$24,250$24,500$24,750$25,000Oct 9Oct 24Nov 8

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