Industry: Procurement Technology
Role: Data Entry Specialist (2 Full-Time, Remote LATAM Hires)
Savings: ~75% per role
Time to Hire: 21 days
Background: Supporting a Growing Procurement Platform
A fast-growing procurement technology company needed to expand its operations team with reliable Data Entry Specialists to support its order processing workflow.
The role was ideal for remote talent, allowing the company to access experienced professionals while significantly reducing hiring costs compared to U.S.-based employees.
The client initially hired two specialists through South and continues working with us as they expand their operations team.
The Challenge: Finding Detail-Oriented Operations Talent
The company needed professionals who could quickly become productive in a fast-paced procurement environment.
The ideal candidates needed to:
- Process supplier purchase orders accurately.
- Work independently in a fully remote environment.
- Have previous procurement or supply chain experience.
- Read and write English fluently.
- Be highly organized and extremely detail-oriented.
Finding candidates with both operational experience and excellent attention to detail at an affordable cost was the primary challenge.
Core Responsibilities
- Process daily purchase orders through the company's proprietary web application.
- Submit supplier orders accurately and efficiently.
- Verify order details and resolve issues following internal procedures.
- Communicate updates and report issues through Slack and email.
- Maintain accuracy while handling high-volume order processing.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with web-based platforms.
- Proactive problem-solving skills.
- Strong written English communication skills.
The Solution: Experienced LATAM Operations Professionals
South managed the entire hiring process, including:
- Candidate sourcing across Latin America.
- Interviews and English proficiency evaluation.
- Reference and background checks.
- Payroll, contracts, compliance, and ongoing administrative support.
Within 21 days, the client successfully hired two experienced Data Entry Specialists and continues partnering with South as they grow their operations team.
Hire #1 – Data Entry & E-commerce Operations Specialist from Colombia
- Experience in supporting international e-commerce and customs operations.
- Managed high-volume order processing for multiple international clients.
- Strong background in data cleansing and procurement workflows.
- Identified recurring customs rejections, traced the root cause to updated HTS codes, and created a process guide that improved team accuracy.
- Advanced experience with Google Sheets, Excel, Notion, and operational reporting tools.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Economics.
- Strong written English skills (B2).
Hire #2 – Logistics & Data Entry Specialist from Peru
- International Business student with a strong academic record.
- Experience working remotely for an international logistics company.
- Processed purchase orders using Bills of Lading, invoices, and packing lists.
- Maintained shipment databases, delivery information, and international shipping documentation.
- Tracked shipments and coordinated with customers and internal teams.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online, CargoWise, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.
- Fluent English with experience supporting international operations.
Results
Time to Hire: 21 days
Savings: ~75% per role
Impact
- Filled the two positions in just 21 days.
- Reduced hiring costs by approximately 75% compared to equivalent U.S.-based hires.
- Added two experienced professionals with procurement, logistics, and international operations backgrounds.
- Enabled the client to continue scaling its operations with a reliable remote team.
- Continued supporting the client's growth through additional hiring initiatives.
Why Hire With South?
South helps U.S. companies build high-performing remote teams by connecting them with experienced LATAM professionals.
From sourcing and vetting to interviews, background checks, payroll, compliance, contracts, and ongoing administrative support, we manage the entire hiring process so our clients can focus on growing their business.
