Giovanna Cimolino
@giovannacimolino
Logistics and procurement leader driving cost savings and operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a goal-oriented logistics and procurement leader with extensive experience optimizing supply chains, negotiating contracts, and delivering measurable cost savings across LATAM operations.
Over my career I have managed end-to-end logistics functions, supervised operational teams, and led procurement for raw, cooked and packaged goods, reducing mobilization times and logistics costs while improving profitability.
I hold a Master of Applied Business and a Project Management certificate from BYU, and advanced training in international commerce, customs management and supply-chain systems.
I combine hands-on operational leadership, strong negotiation skills, and technical proficiency (including Cargowise and advanced Excel) to streamline processes and support program execution for scalable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Logistic Manager
Coded Education
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Identified and streamlined administrative and logistical processes to enhance efficiency and productivity; analyzed and reduced logistics expenses through cost-saving strategies while maintaining service quality and coordinated travel and on-site program logistics.
Procurement and Logistics Manager
Smith Trading Company
Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Led sourcing and procurement of raw, cooked materials and packaging across LATAM, evaluated suppliers and negotiated annual contracts to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure yearly availability of best-selling products.
Pricing Manager
Kane And Toro Logistics, C.A
Dec 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 month)
Evaluated suppliers and services for import/export operations and negotiated contracts to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality FCL and LCL shipments while managing operations for general, oversized, refrigerated, and hazardous cargo.
Global Logistics Manager
MGL
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Optimized logistics processes to reduce mobilization times and costs, increased profitability, and managed operational and administrative teams while supervising the end-to-end logistics chain.
General Manager / COO
Cargonam International
Apr 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 years 3 months)
Supervised and coordinated operational processes across customer service, warehouse, and shipping departments; reviewed departmental reports and developed delivery plans for urgent and oversized orders to improve operational performance.
International Traffic and Customs Coordinator
Namway International
Apr 2009 - Aug 2016 (7 years 4 months)
Supervised and consolidated air and sea shipments from multiple origins, provided client advisory services, and coordinated logistics and security operations to ensure compliant and efficient international transport.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brigham Young University
Master of Applied Business, Applied Business
2023 - 2024
Activities and societies: Project Management Certificate (2024)
Completed a Master of Applied Business program focused on applied business principles and management practices.
ESNECA Business School
Especialización en Gestión Aduanera, Customs Management
2018 - 2019
Completed a specialization program in customs management with emphasis on import/export procedures and compliance.
Centro Europeo de Postgrado (CEUPE)
Master in International Commerce, International Commerce
2016 - 2019
Activities and societies: Especialidad en Comercio Internacional (2019-2020)
Completed a Master in International Commerce covering international trade, regulations, and commercial strategy.
Instituto Universitario Nuevas Profesiones
T.S.U. Comercio Internacional, Comercio Internacional
2009 - 2012
Obtained a technical degree focused on international trade operations and related logistics processes.
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