Manufacturing & Product Sourcing Specialist | Indian Factory & Buyer Network | US 3PL Business Dev
UpworkWe are a US-based 3PL company located in Southern California, providing warehousing, Amazon FBA prep, FBM fulfillment, inventory management, and distribution services.
We're looking for an experienced professional with an established network of Indian manufacturers, exporters, sourcing agencies, and international buyers who can help us identify and acquire new clients for our US logistics and ful
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fillment services.
This is NOT a traditional product sourcing or generic lead generation position.
We're particularly interested in professionals who already work directly with factories and their international customers, understand their supply chains, and have insight into which businesses are importing products into the United States.
You may currently work as a:
- Product Sourcing Specialist or Sourcing Agent
- Manufacturing Consultant
- International Purchasing or Procurement Manager
- Factory Relations or Supplier Development Specialist
- Export / Import Coordinator
- Supply Chain or International Trade Consultant
What matters most is your existing industry experience, professional relationships, and access to relevant buyers.
Lead Research & Prospecting:
Identify manufacturers, exporters, international buyers, private-label brands, wholesalers, and e-commerce businesses that may require US warehousing, fulfillment, or distribution services.
Targeted Outreach:
Leverage your existing industry relationships, professional network, and relevant channels to connect with potential clients.
Lead Qualification:
Understand where prospects sell their products, how they currently handle US imports and fulfillment, and whether they have a genuine need for our services.
Client Introductions:
Introduce qualified, interested prospects to our team. We handle detailed consultations, quotations, negotiations, and closing.
Industry Insights:
Share insights into common challenges faced by exporters and international buyers, including storage, inventory visibility, import logistics, fulfillment, and distribution.
Tracking & Reporting:
Maintain a structured record of prospects, outreach activities, responses, and qualified introductions.
We're primarily interested in:
- US-based brands sourcing products from Indian factories
- International buyers importing products into the United States
- Indian manufacturers and exporters seeking warehousing or distribution solutions in the US
- Amazon private-label sellers and wholesale businesses
- Growing e-commerce brands requiring US-based fulfillment
- Importers requiring container unloading, transloading, inventory management, or storage
Our priority is qualified businesses with actual or potential US logistics needs, not generic lists of factories or sellers.
Requirements:
- Proven hands-on experience working with Indian manufacturers, sourcing companies, exporters, or international buyers
- Established professional relationships in relevant industries
- Understanding of manufacturing, international sourcing, and export supply chains
- Ability to identify potential clients and initiate business conversations
- Independent, proactive working style
- Ability to propose measurable goals and report progress
To Apply Please Answer:
1. What is your experience working with Indian factories, manufacturers, exporters, or international buyers? Which industries do you specialize in?
2. Do you work directly with factories, their international buyers, or both? Please describe your professional network and relevant experience.
3. How would you leverage your existing relationships and industry knowledge to identify businesses that may need US warehousing, fulfillment, or distribution services?
4. How would you approach potential clients and qualify their interest before introducing them to our team?
5. How would you structure your daily or weekly workflow, including prospecting, outreach, lead qualification, and reporting?
6. What realistic, measurable goals would you propose for the first 2–4 weeks?
7. How many hour