A customer requested the following:

Looking for someone who has worked specifically with CJ dropshipping who can integrate the API from CJ to your eBay account and upload verified products sold to your eBay account. They should have relevant working evidence to that effect, providing evidence of success in this. Market depth for selling items.

What does CJ Dropshipping mean for implementing a full API integration?

🔍 **Explanation of the concept of "Full API Integration" with CJ Dropshipping**

When a customer says they want **Full API Integration** with the **CJ Dropshipping** platform, they mean a comprehensive software integration process that allows the store or system they use to communicate directly with CJ's servers to exchange data automatically and without manual intervention.

What is CJ Dropshipping?

CJ Dropshipping is a platform that provides the following services:

- Search for products

- Store them in their warehouses

- Ship them directly to your customers under your store's name

- Provide you with tracking numbers and order management

⚙️ What does "Full API Integration" mean?

**API** (Application Programming Interface) is a programming interface that allows applications to talk to each other.

Full integration means that all of CJ's core functions are connected and automated within your store or system.

🔗 Components of Full Integration:

1. **Import Products**

- Fetch product data (images, price, description, inventory) directly from CJ.

- Automatically update when prices or quantities change.

2. **Order Synchronization**

- Any order placed in your store is automatically sent to CJ for processing and shipping.

- Track order status from processing to delivery.

3. **Inventory and Pricing Management**

- Instant inventory updates so you don't sell a product that's out of stock.

- Automatically adjust prices if they change in CJ.

4. **Shipment Tracking**

- Fetch and update tracking numbers and shipping information for customers.

- Automated notifications when shipping status changes.

5. **Proof of Sales** *(If a payment provider is linked)*

- Send order and shipping data to the payment gateway for verification and removal of restrictions.

💡 **Conclusion:**

Full API integration with CJ Dropshipping automates all your manual steps (uploading products, placing orders, copying tracking numbers, updating prices)—saving you time, reducing errors, and making your business more professional.

Project Title

CJ Dropshipping Integration with Payment Provider, Sales Proof Integration, and Verification

Brief Description

The client is looking for a specialist with direct experience with CJ Dropshipping to implement a full API integration. The client will then integrate sales and shipping data with a payment provider account (such as PayPal/Stripe/Payoneer) to: sync products and orders, send sales proofs, track shipments for verification, and remove restrictions. They will also conduct a "depth of market" study to select items with demand and profitability.

Scope of Work and Deliverables

- **CJ API Integration:** Automatically pull products, inventory, prices, orders, and tracking numbers.

- **Payment Provider Integration:** Send sales and shipping data required for verification, dispute resolution, and removal of restrictions.

- **Integrated Data Flow:** CJ → Store (Shopify/Woo/WooCommerce) → Payment Provider.

- **Dashboards and Reports:** Performance indicators, integration errors, and synchronization logs.

- **Documentation and SOPs:** Operations manual, API maps, and Postman testing suite.

- **Deep Market Research:** Winning product recommendations, competitive pricing, and profit margins.

Detailed Implementation Plan

1) Access and Setup

- **Accounts and Credentials:** CJ API keys (AppKey/AppSecret) + store access + payment provider data.

- **Security and Compliance:** Secure key storage, .env configuration, setting permissions, and compliance with payment policies.

2) CJ Dropshipping Integration

- **Products and Inventory:** Fetch catalog, attributes, images, status, inventory, and pricing with periodic verification.

- **Orders and Fulfillment:** Receive confirmed orders, create orders in CJ, and track statuses until shipment.

- **Track and Shipping:** Sync tracking numbers and shipping providers as soon as they are issued by CJ.

- **Automation and Scheduling:** Schedule synchronization tasks, handle duplicates, and retry failures.

3) Store Sync

- **Data Structuring:** Align CJ fields with store fields (SKU, variants, weights).

- **Images and Tags:** Upload images with correct resolution, and use tags and categories to improve navigation and SEO.

- **Prices, Taxes, and Shipping:** Pricing rules, shipping zones, and estimated delivery times.

4) Payment Provider Integration

- **Verification and Unrestriction:** Upload business documents, return policy, and supply proofs from CJ.

- **Proof of Sales and Fulfillment:**

- **Add tracking to paid transactions** (booking/transfer) to reduce disputes.

- **Attach supplier invoices** and fulfillment certificates upon request.

- **Reconciliations and Reporting:** Match payments to orders, and alerts for any data discrepancies.

5) Monitoring and Quality

- **Dashboards:** Sync success rate, response time, API errors.

- **Smart Notifications:** Alerts when stocks run out, prices change, or payment tracking fails.

- **Comprehensive Testing:** A sandbox, edge scenarios, and detailed logs for easy debugging.

6) Market Depth Research for Products

- **Demand and Competition:** Search volume, seasonal trends, competitor density.

- **Pricing and Margins:** Cost of Item + Shipping + Fees − Selling Price = Net Profit Margin.

- **Risks and Policies:** Actual shipping time, return rates, payment provider policy compliance.

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Required Evidence and Proof of Success

- **Live Links/Screens:** Previous integrations with CJ, and active stores.

- **KPIs:** Reduced disputes/claims, time-bound restrictions lifted, shorter implementation time.

- **Documents:** API maps, webhooks logs, and a before/after report (before and after integration).

Proposed Timeline

- **Week 1:** Gather requirements, prepare keys, data maps, and framework.

- **Week 2:** Build the CJ connector (Products/Orders/Tracking) and conduct initial testing.

- **Week 3:** Integrate the entire store, set up pricing and inventory rules, and conduct end-to-end testing.

- **Week 4:** Integrate the payment provider, upload proofs of implementation, dashboards, and final delivery.

What we need from the client to get started

- **Details of the intended "Pay": Is it PayPal/Stripe/Payoneer? What are the required validation goals?

- **Credentials:** CJ API, store, and payment provider (test environment if applicable).

- **Product scope:** Categories to be tested first, and budget for the initial launch.

- **Store Policies:** Shipping, Returns, Customer Service (for submission to your payment provider if necessary).

Now, I'll draw you a data flow diagram that shows how information passes between CJ, your store, and the payment provider—so you can see the whole picture. Before drawing, here's an explanation first.

1️⃣ Data Flow Diagram (DFD)**

This is a diagram that illustrates how data moves between the different systems in your project.

In our case with CJ Dropshipping:

- From the CJ API → To your store → To your payment provider

- It shows what data is being transferred (such as product data, orders, tracking numbers)

- Where it goes, who sends and receives it, and what operations are performed on it.

💡 Benefits of this diagram:

- It gives the team a comprehensive view of the workflow.

- It reduces errors during development, because everyone knows the exact path of the data.

2️⃣ Step-by-step SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)**

This is a detailed instruction manual that explains how to implement each step in the project.

It usually includes:

- Introduction: The purpose of the procedure.

- **Prerequisites**: What you need before you get started (e.g., API keys, accounts, permissions).

- **Detailed Steps**: Numbered or image-based instructions.

- **Verification**: How to confirm that a step was successful.

- **Troubleshooting**: What to do if an error occurs.

💡 Benefits:

- Any new team member can perform tasks without additional training.

- Keeps work **consistent and repeatable with the same quality**.

3️⃣ **Postman Collection for Testing**

**Postman is a program used by developers to test APIs.

- I've prepared a **Collection** containing all CJ API requests (e.g., fetch products, send orders, fetch tracking).

- It also contains **Environment Variables** (e.g., `api_key` and `store_url`).

- You can run any request with the click of a button to ensure the connection and integration are working.

💡 Its Benefits:

- Quick testing before actually integrating the code.

- Early detection of errors before they reach production.

4️⃣ **Weekly Report Template for Your Client**

This is an Excel/Google Sheet or PDF file that displays:

- 📊 **KPIs** (number of orders, sync success rate, order processing time).

- 🚨 **Alerts** (products sold out, price changes, orders with tracking issues).

- ⏱ **Weekly Change** (compared to the previous week).

- ✅ **Status Summary** (everything is working/there are issues that need to be addressed).

💡 Its Benefits:

- Gives the client a professional picture of the workflow.

- Documents the success of the integration and demonstrates the value you provide them.

As you can see in the diagram above, the data flow between the three systems follows clear paths:

The CJ Dropshipping platform sends product data (images, prices, inventory) to your store and receives confirmed order data from it.

Your store sends orders to CJ for fulfillment and also sends payment data to the payment provider for verification.

The payment provider returns the payment status (accepted/declined) to your store, which then links it to the order.

CJ sends tracking information to your store, which updates it for customers and can also be sent to the payment provider as proof of completion.

This way, each party knows what they are receiving and sending, making the process automated and transparent, reducing errors, and increasing processing speed.

Preparing an SOP file

What an SOP file means for CJ Dropshipping API integration

An SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) is a clear, versioned document that turns the entire integration workflow into repeatable, step‑by‑step instructions the team can follow without guesswork. It defines who does what, when, with which tools, inputs, outputs, checks, and rollback paths.

What the SOP includes

Purpose: Why this SOP exists and the outcome it guarantees.
Scope: What’s included (CJ → Store → Payment Provider) and what’s out of scope.
Roles: Who owns each step (Developer, QA, Ops, Account Manager).
Prerequisites: API keys, accounts, test environments, and permissions needed.
Definitions: SKU, Order ID, Webhook, Tracking Number, etc.
Tools: Source control, issue tracker, monitoring, and API testing setup.
DFD link: A simple diagram showing data flow among CJ, your store, and the payment provider.

Step‑by‑step procedure

Step 1: Credentials and environment setup

Inputs: CJ AppKey/AppSecret, store admin access, payment provider keys (sandbox if available).
Actions:
- Store secrets in a secure .env or secret manager.
- Create dev/staging/prod environments and map base URLs.
Outputs: Working environment variables, connection smoke test passed.
Owner: Developer.
Acceptance: 200 OK from auth endpoints; secrets never committed to repo.

Step 2: Data mapping

Inputs: CJ product fields, store product schema, payment provider required fields.
Actions:
- Create a mapping table (SKU, title, variants, price, stock, weight, images).
- Define normalization rules (currency, units, trimming text).
Outputs: Approved “Data Mapping” sheet.
Owner: Developer + Account Manager.
Acceptance: Sample payloads transformed correctly end‑to‑end.

Step 3: Product and inventory sync

Inputs: CJ product API endpoints and filters.
Actions:
- Pull products in batches, normalize, upsert into store.
- Schedule inventory/price refresh (e.g., every 2–4 hours).
Outputs: Products live in store; stock/prices reflect CJ.
Owner: Developer.
Acceptance: Random sample of 20 SKUs matches CJ values.

Step 4: Order ingestion and forwarding to CJ

Inputs: Store order webhooks or polling, CJ order creation API.
Actions:
- On “paid” orders, create corresponding CJ order.
- Persist CJ order ID and status in store DB.
Outputs: Orders acknowledged by CJ with IDs.
Owner: Developer.
Acceptance: 99% of paid orders created in CJ within 5 minutes.

Step 5: Tracking and fulfillment updates

Inputs: CJ tracking webhook/API.
Actions:
- Capture tracking numbers, carrier, and status.
- Update the store and notify customers.
Outputs: Orders show tracking; customers receive updates.
Owner: Developer + Ops.
Acceptance: Tracking appears in store within 10 minutes of CJ update.

Step 6: Payment provider verification (evidence automation)

Inputs: Payment provider evidence requirements (invoice, tracking, supplier proof).
Actions:
- Attach tracking to transactions automatically when available.
- Generate downloadable invoice/packing slip; store CJ invoice link.
Outputs: Evidence package per order (JSON + PDFs/links).
Owner: Developer + Account Manager.
Acceptance: Dispute rate drops; verification passes within SLA.

Step 7: Monitoring, alerts, and retries

Inputs: Log events, error codes, webhook delivery reports.
Actions:
- Set alerts for stock mismatches, failed order posts, missing tracking, API rate limits.
- Implement exponential backoff retries and dead‑letter queue.
Outputs: Real‑time alerting and retry dashboards.
Owner: Ops/Developer.
Acceptance: MTTR under 2 hours; error rate < 1%.

Step 8: Reporting and KPIs

Inputs: Store orders, CJ statuses, payment disputes, latency logs.
Actions:
- Weekly report: orders synced, success rate, avg. latency, disputes, OOS items.
- Trend charts vs last week.
Outputs: Weekly client report (PDF/Sheet) + internal ops dashboard.
Owner: Account Manager + Ops.
Acceptance: Report delivered same day each week with actionable insights.

Templates you’ll get inside the SOP

RACI matrix: Who’s Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed per step.
Runbook checklists:
- Pre‑deployment: secrets, feature flags, sandbox tests.
- Go‑live: traffic ramp‑up, rollback plan.
- Post‑deployment: verify metrics, client confirmation.
Exception handling:
- CJ API 429/5xx: backoff/retry schedule.
- Webhook failures: requeue logic and idempotency keys.
- Data mismatches: reconciliation job and escalation path.
Acceptance criteria: Per step, clear pass/fail rules and SLAs.
Change log & versioning: SOP v1.0+, timestamps, approvers.

Weekly client report (ready‑to‑fill template)

Summary: Key wins, issues, next actions.
KPIs:
- Order sync success rate: Target ≥ 99%.
- Avg. order creation latency: Target ≤ 5 min.
- Tracking attachment rate: Target ≥ 98%.
- Dispute rate: Target ≤ 0.5%.
Alerts this week: Out‑of‑stock, price changes, failed evidence uploads.
Action items: Owner, due date, status.

Deliverables you can hand to your team today

DFD.png: Data flow diagram CJ ↔ Store ↔ Payment Provider.
SOP.md/PDF: This full document with roles, steps, acceptance, and rollback.
Mappings.xlsx: Field mapping and normalization rules.
Postman_Collection.json: Prebuilt requests + environments for dev/stage/prod.
Runbook_Checklists.docx: Pre/Go‑Live/Post deployment lists.
Weekly_Report_Template.xlsx: Auto‑calculating KPIs.

Assuming the client uses the right tools—such as the store platform you use (Shopify or WooCommerce) and any payment providers you rely on (PayPal, Stripe, or Payoneer)—I can customize the SOP templates, maps, and checklists to be fully optimized for your environment.

Instead of generic templates, I'll include:

- The actual field names found in your platform

- The correct API endpoints and links for your payment provider and store

- The appropriate environment variables

- Real-world JSON examples of your data

- Steps for connecting and testing your tools

The result: a ready-to-use package that you can hand over directly to your team for work or implementation, without any reconfiguration or additional research.

Here’s the English translation of your text:

Alright, got it — you’re on Shopify with a PayPal payment provider.

I will prepare the tailored package so that all fields and API endpoints match this exact environment.

Contents of the Tailored Package

1. SOP File Adapted to Your Environment

Explains step-by-step how to integrate Shopify with CJ Dropshipping and PayPal.
Includes the correct API endpoints for Shopify Admin API and PayPal REST API.
Specifies the required environment variables (.env) such as:
- SHOPIFY_API_KEY
- SHOPIFY_API_SECRET
- SHOPIFY_STORE_URL
- PAYPAL_CLIENT_ID
- PAYPAL_SECRET
Contains clear Acceptance Criteria for each step.

2. Field Mapping Table

CJ Field	Shopify Field	Notes
`sku`	`variants.sku`	Standardize SKU format
`name`	`title`
`price`	`variants.price`	Convert currency if needed
`inventory`	`variants.inventory_quantity`	Automatic updates
`images`	`images.src`	Use first image as Featured Image

3. Ready-to-Test JSON Samples

Create Product in Shopify

POST /admin/api/2025-01/products.json
{
  "product": {
    "title": "Sample Product",
    "body_html": "<strong>Good product</strong>",
    "vendor": "CJ Dropshipping",
    "variants": [
      {
        "sku": "CJ123456",
        "price": "19.99",
        "inventory_quantity": 100
      }
    ]
  }
}

Create Invoice in PayPal

POST /v2/invoicing/invoices
{
  "detail": {
    "invoice_number": "INV-001",
    "currency_code": "USD"
  },
  "invoicer": {
    "name": { "given_name": "Store", "surname": "Owner" }
  }
}

4. Ready Checklists

Before Operation: Test API, review fields, verify PayPal permissions.
During Operation: Monitor sync time, track order logs.
After Operation: Issue weekly KPI report, handle errors.

5. Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

CJ API → Shopify API → PayPal API

With arrows indicating the flow of products, orders, tracking, and documents.

📦 I can send you these files as one package (SOP + Mapping + JSON Examples + Checklists + DFD) so they’re ready for the team to use immediately.

Would you like me to start drafting the final SOP version for your Shopify + PayPal environment and present it here in full?

Add a ready-made Python/Node.js script that implements the integration from A to Z and is fully documented, so any team can get started immediately without writing code from scratch.

And also, a ready-made script that works with this SOP?

Here’s the English translation of your last text:

---

Alright, understood — you’re on **Shopify** with a **PayPal** payment provider.

I will prepare the tailored package so that all fields and API endpoints exactly match this environment.

---

## Contents of the Tailored Package

### 1. **SOP File Adapted to Your Environment**

- Explains step-by-step how to integrate Shopify with CJ Dropshipping and PayPal.

- Includes the correct API endpoints for Shopify Admin API and PayPal REST API.

- Defines the required environment variables (.env), such as:

- `SHOPIFY_API_KEY`

- `SHOPIFY_API_SECRET`

- `SHOPIFY_STORE_URL`

- `PAYPAL_CLIENT_ID`

- `PAYPAL_SECRET`

- Contains clear Acceptance Criteria for each step.

---

### 2. **Field Mapping Table**

| CJ Field | Shopify Field | Notes |

|----------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------------|

| `sku` | `variants.sku` | Standardize SKU format |

| `name` | `title` | |

| `price` | `variants.price` | Convert currency if needed |

| `inventory` | `variants.inventory_quantity` | Automatic updates |

| `images` | `images.src` | Use first image as Featured Image |

---

### 3. **Ready-to-Test JSON Samples**

#### Create Product in Shopify

```json

POST /admin/api/2025-01/products.json

{

"product": {

"title": "Sample Product",

"body_html": "<strong>Good product</strong>",

"vendor": "CJ Dropshipping",

"variants": [

{

"sku": "CJ123456",

"price": "19.99",

"inventory_quantity": 100

}

]

}

```

#### Create Invoice in PayPal

```json

POST /v2/invoicing/invoices

{

"detail": {

"invoice_number": "INV-001",

"currency_code": "USD"

"invoicer": {

"name": { "given_name": "Store", "surname": "Owner" }

}

```

---

### 4. **Ready Checklists**

- **Before Operation:** Test API, review fields, verify PayPal permissions.

- **During Operation:** Monitor sync timing, track order logs.

- **After Operation:** Issue a weekly KPI report, handle errors.

---

### 5. **Data Flow Diagram (DFD)**