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Md Masud Rana M.

Global Sourcing & Procurement Specialist | Supply Chain & Logistics

Supply Chain Stress? I've Got You Covered! I help businesses find reliable suppliers, negotiate better prices, develop products, manage production, and coordinate international shipping—from initial product ideas and designs to final delivery. Hi, I'm Rana, a certified Global Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist with 8 years of hands-on experience supporting Amazon FBA sellers, Shopify stores, CPG and DTC brands, importers, startups, and growing businesses. I work directly with suppliers, manufacturers, freight forwarders, and warehouses to coordinate product development, compare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, manage purchasing, monitor production, track inventory, and keep orders moving. With an on-the-ground presence in China and sourcing experience across Asian markets, including Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, I provide practical support throughout the sourcing process—from supplier identification and negotiation to production coordination and final delivery. I have supported 120+ sourcing and procurement projects involving over $150M in procurement value. CORE SERVICES 🔹 Supplier Identification, Verification & Factory Evaluation 🔹 Amazon FBA, Shopify & DTC Product Sourcing 🔹 OEM, ODM & Private-Label Manufacturing 🔹 Alibaba, 1688, Taobao, AliExpress, Made-in-China & Global Sources 🔹 Product Development & Injection Molding Coordination 🔹 RFQs, Quotation Analysis, Costing & Price Negotiation 🔹 Procurement, Purchasing & Purchase Order Management 🔹 Supplier Communication, Order Tracking & Production Follow-Up 🔹 Sampling, Quality Control & Inspection Coordination 🔹 Packaging, Labels, Barcodes & Product Kitting 🔹 Inventory Planning, Stock Tracking & Replenishment 🔹 Supply Chain Operations & Process Coordination 🔹 International Shipping, Freight & Shipment Consolidation 🔹 EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP, FCL & LCL Coordination 🔹 Warehousing, 3PL & Import/Export Coordination PRODUCT & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE 🔹 Educational Products, Children's Toys, Plush Toys & Crafts 🔹 Silicone Products, Wellness & Adult Novelty Products 🔹 Furniture, Home Décor, Kitchenware & Household Goods 🔹 Apparel, Textiles, Swimwear, Lingerie & Fashion Accessories 🔹 Construction Materials, Building Supplies, Hardware & Tools 🔹 Supplements, Matcha Tea & Beverage Accessories 🔹 Packaging, Printed Boxes, Labels & Promotional Products 🔹 Industrial Supplies, Machinery Components & Medical Supplies 🔹 DIY, Arts & Crafts, Hobby Kits, Pet & Lifestyle Products HOW I WORK Successful sourcing requires more than finding the lowest price. It takes reliable suppliers, clear specifications, competitive commercial terms, consistent quality, realistic lead times, and effective coordination. Requirements → Sourcing → Quotation Comparison → Negotiation → Sampling → Production Follow-Up → Quality Checks → Inventory & Shipment Planning → Delivery I review quotations, clarify specifications, coordinate samples, monitor production, track orders, and follow up with suppliers and logistics partners to help prevent avoidable delays. My focus is cost control, product quality, clear communication, and organized execution. TOOLS & SOFTWARE 🔹 ERP & Inventory Management: Odoo, Zoho, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel 🔹 Project & Workflow Management: ClickUp, Motion, Streak, Ninety 🔹 Communication & Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, WhatsApp, WeChat 🔹 AI & Productivity Tools: ChatGPT, Claude I use these tools to organize purchasing activities, track orders and inventory, coordinate tasks, analyze quotations, and streamline communication with suppliers and business partners. TRADE FAIRS ATTENDED 🔹 Dhaka International Textile & Apparel Expo — 2023 🔹 Canton Fair, China — 2024 and 2026 🔹 Furniture & Building Materials Trade Fairs, Foshan, China — 2024 🔹 VIFA EXPO, Vietnam — 2025 🔹 Apparel & Textile Trade Fairs, Malaysia — 2026 EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND I hold a BBA in Management and have completed professional studies and certifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Contract Management, and International Logistics & Transportation. My professional background includes procurement and supply chain roles in hospitality, furniture manufacturing, apparel, and international operations, with hands-on responsibility for supplier management, purchasing, contract coordination, inventory control, cost management, production, and logistics. LET'S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT Whether you're launching a new product, developing a private-label brand, managing repeat production orders, improving supplier performance or coordinating international shipments, I can help manage the process from sourcing through final delivery. Click Invite and share your product link or reference image, specifications, estimated quantity, target budget, and timeline. I'll review your requirements and discuss a practical approach to achieving your sourcing and supply chain goals.

🇲🇾George Town, Malaysia$15/hr100% JSS4.95 (15)Since Apr 2020

Earnings and projects

MRR
$34

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#157,509 / 412k
🇲🇾Country#372 / 1,138
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $203

Total earnings
$6.7k

Billed in all: $7k

World#230,374 / 412k
🇲🇾Country#557 / 1,138
Per project
$256

$41 in the last 6 months

World#244,770 / 412k
🇲🇾Country#658 / 1,138
Projects, last 6 months
5
40% fixed60% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇲🇾Country#80 / 1,138
Projects in all
26

Across 27 contracts

63% fixed37% hourly
World#109,599 / 412k
🇲🇾Country#280 / 1,138

Earnings, last 30 days

$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
$6.8k$6.9k$7.0k$7.1kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 33% in Supply Chain Modeling

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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  2. #56Supply Chain Optimization122 freelancers · 🇲🇾 #1Top 46%
  3. #120Third-Party Logistics256 freelancers · 🇲🇾 #1Top 47%
  4. #133Freight Forwarding316 freelancers · 🇲🇾 #1Top 42%
  5. #163Quality Inspection323 freelancers · 🇲🇾 #2Top 50%
  6. #255Supplier Search545 freelancers · 🇲🇾 #2Top 47%
  7. #278Purchase Orders551 freelancers · 🇲🇾 #1Top 50%
  8. #470Procurement991 freelancers · 🇲🇾 #7Top 47%