Claudia Simas do Couto has over 15 years of experience in international trade and logistics. She has worked in import analyst roles for Kion South América, Infoglobo Comunicações Ltda., and Chevron Brasil Lubrificantes. Most recently, she was the Senior International Logistics Analyst for Rio 2016 Organizing Committee, coordinating the import process and logistics for sports equipment. She holds an MBA in Corporate Logistics and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations.

1. Previous Experience as Import Analyst: Kion South América (2011-2012) / Infoglobo Comunicações Ltda. (2003-2005) /
Chevron Brasil Lubrificantes (2002) / Globosat Programadora Ltda. (1996-2001)
CLAUDIA SIMAS DO COUTO
claudiasimas@gmail.com +55 21 99576 4991 https://br.linkedin.com/in/claudiasimas
P R O F I L E E X P E R I E N C E
International Relations
Professional with more than 15
years of experience in foreign trade,
expert in logistics for international
trade (imports and exports) and
procurement. Also able to analyze
proposals, to lead national /
international negotiations, develop
projects related to international
flows and demands, and suggest
strategies and policies to allow for
the implementation of these
projects.
International Logistics Specialist
Senior International Logistics Analyst
Rio 2016 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic
Games / Rio de Janeiro, BR / 2012-2016
Coordinated the import process of general items (IT, uniforms,
branding products, etc) while directly in charge of all activities
related to Sports Equipment’s international logistics, including
total costs of ownership (TCO) analysis. Also responsible for
monitoring the compliance of the logistics aspects of the Olympic
Law and its taxes exemptions as well as the Inbound Logistics,
acting also as focal point for the dissolution plan of the
International Logistics.
Senior Import/Export Analyst
Pernod Ricard Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. / Resende-RJ, BR /
2009-2011
In charge of Drawback operations.
S K I L L S
MS Office
ERP (SAP/JDE)
Time Manag.
English
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Senior Technical Buyer
Senior Import/Export Analyst
Soc. Michelin de Participações Ltda. / Rio de Janeiro, BR / 2005-2009
Managed the whole import process of all machinery and equipment –
new and used – for the installation of a brand new plant, alongside the
expansion projects of two other plants of the company. Worked in
obtaining and using tax benefits, without compromising the schedules
determined by the company boards.
Passionate
Client Oriented
Flexible
E D U C A T I O N
MBA in Corporate Logistics
Universidade Católica de Petrópolis/IPETEC, Rio de Janeiro, BR
/ 2013-2014 (In progress)
I N T E R E S T s Bachelor's Degree in International Relations
Universidade Estácio de Sá, Rio de Janeiro, BR / 1998-2001
R E F E R E N C E S
Photography Music Cinema
Laura Ganon
Director at PODIUM Global
Sports Logistics
Phone: +55 21 98121 7957
Email: laura@podiumlogistics.com.br
jose@dhooma.net
se@dhooma.net
Sports Bricolage Travel
Gustavo Pontual
Strategy Manager Rio2016
Phone: +55 21 98216 2354
Email: gapontual@hotmail.com
Logistics & International Trade
Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil