Rodrigo Scauri Simoes

Rodrigo is an expert in the leadership of bulk materials logistics. He has over 15 years of international and domestic experience in rail, truck and distribution in the Transportation, Mining, and Oil & Gas industries. The supply chain he successfully managed spanned $100 million US a year in expenditures for transportation and warehousing, employing over 30 salaried and 120 hourly employees in two countries.

Rodrigo's unique ability to extend the capabilities of the supply chain to provide safe, reliable and economic service solutions have rewarded shareholders with superior profits. His ability to transform the "here and now" into what can be, draws from a strategic planning background, a love for solving puzzles and a willingness to try new approaches.

With an innovative approach driven by change, challenge and diversity, Rodrigo is a strong proponent of utilizing the latest technology to strengthen processes, reduce costs and increase productivity.

Rodrigo is an audacious, progressive and solution-oriented leader renowned for repositioning supply chain logistics from mediocre to excellence. Analytical, patient and methodical, unravels business critical issues, removes hindrances and swiftly resolves problems. Delegating, confident and respected manager, coach and mentor, he sets and maintain high standards and challenge staff to maximize their potential.

Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, Rodrigo earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering – B.Sc Eng from UFES and an MBA from FGV School of Business.Specialties

Expert in Rail and Trucking Transportation
• Functional Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics/Distribution
• Warehousing
• Service Design
• Transportation
• Contract Negotiations
• Vendor Management
• Change Management
• Business Reengineering
• Resource Management
• Capital Expenditures
• Operations
• Project Management
• SAP Implementation