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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $25k
Billed in all: $42,279$42k
$4.2k in the last 6 months
Across 7 contracts
Across 20 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
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.
- Supplier Development141 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.71%🇧🇷#1 of 3
- Buying209 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 0.96%🇧🇷#1 of 1
- Import Procedure128 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 2%🇧🇷#1 of 5
- Cost Planning92 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 2%🇧🇷#1 of 3
- #4Company Registration152 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 3%🇧🇷#1 of 2
- #6Purchase Orders551 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 1%🇧🇷#1 of 4
- #6Taxes183 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 3%🇧🇷#1 of 1
- #7Supplier Search545 freelancers · 🇧🇷 #1Top 1%🇧🇷#1 of 6