Astapov Alexander Sergeevich

Professional Experience

Over 10 years of experience in the banking and industrial sectors
Direct cooperation with Chinese manufacturers since 2010
Participation in federal-level projects within the framework of Russian government investments

Education & Languages

Two higher education degrees: technical and linguistic (qualified professional translator)
Russian & English — fluent
Turkish — working proficiency

Technical Competencies in International Supply Chain Support

Sourcing and selection of manufacturers in China and Turkey based on the client’s technical requirements
On-site inspections and due diligence of production facilities
Assessment of real production capacity and factory specialization
Coordination of technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and product samples
In-process and pre-shipment quality control
Organization of payments and financial logistics under sanctions constraints
Full support of supplies from manufacturing to delivery to the client in Russia
Logistics coordination via sea, road, and air transport
Compliance with cross-border and sanctions-related risks in parallel import
Work with Chinese platforms (1688, Alibaba, Made-in-China)
Technical support of parallel imports through Turkey
Analysis of project and supporting documentation for government and investment projects
Expert evaluation of infrastructure projects for compliance with investment program objectives
Effective communication with international partners in Russian, English, and Turkish