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Sarai A.

Supply Chain & Logistics | Import/Export | Sourcing | Procurement

I help companies structure, optimize, and scale their operations, connecting supply chain, sourcing, logistics and business growth to improve margins, efficiency, and execution. With 16+ years of experience across LATAM, Europe, Asia, and the US, I’ve worked with both top global companies and fast-growing startups in industries like automotive, cosmetics, defense, engineering, technology, and e-commerce. Combining hands-on operational execution with market expansion and growth strategy. What I can do for you: - Supply chain & operations management Build and improve end-to-end operations (procurement, logistics, import/export) with focus on reliability and scalability. - Strategic sourcing & procurement Source, negotiate, and manage global suppliers — reducing costs (up to 40%) while maintaining quality and delivery performance. - Import/export & logistics structuring (Brazil and global) Set up compliant and efficient import operations, optimize freight, and reduce lead times. - Process optimization & cost efficiency Implement KPIs, improve workflows, and increase operational predictability and margins. - Business development & revenue growth Develop commercial strategies, prepare and negotiate proposals, manage key accounts, and drive market expansion. - Cross-functional execution Align suppliers, logistics, finance, and commercial teams to ensure smooth delivery and performance. Selected results: - Drove 300%+ revenue growth over 3 years through LATAM market expansion and key account development - Built and scaled operations from 5 to 80 employees in 2 years - Structured import and logistics operations from scratch in Brazil - Delivered sourcing projects with up to 40% cost reduction - Improved lead times, freight efficiency, and supplier performance in global operations. I focus on making operations work efficiently while supporting sustainable business growth.

🇧🇷Sao Paulo, Brazil$50/hr100% JSS4.92 (9)Since Jan 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$4.2k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#7,416 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#131 / 4,647
Revenue, last 30 days
$4.7k

Last 6 months: $25k

World#6,230 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#119 / 4,647
Total earnings
$40k

Billed in all: $42k

World#89,955 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#921 / 4,647
Per project
$2.2k

$4.2k in the last 6 months

World#70,713 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#831 / 4,647
Projects, last 6 months
6

Across 7 contracts

57% fixed43% hourly
World#34,405 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#291 / 4,647
Projects in all
18

Across 20 contracts

45% fixed55% hourly
World#143,608 / 412k
🇧🇷Country#1,125 / 4,647

Earnings, last 30 days

$42.3k+$4.7k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$37.5k$40.0k$42.5kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 18

Rarest: top 0.71% in Supplier Development, of 141. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 1Supplier Development141 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.71%
  2. 2Buying209 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.96%
  3. 2Import Procedure128 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 2%
  4. 2Cost Planning92 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 2%
  5. #4Company Registration152 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 3%
  6. #6Purchase Orders551 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 1%
  7. #6Taxes183 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 3%
  8. #7Supplier Search545 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 1%