Luana Simões

Experience

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  Toyota do Brasil

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Administrative Assistant

  Department: Planning and Production Control (PCP)- Responsible for the procurement of both local and imported indirect parts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.- Responsible for preparing management reports to track department activities and performance.- Responsible for monitoring supplier performance indicators, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.

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  Volkswagen do Brasil

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  Engineer Intern

  Department: Sales & Marketing- Represented Volkswagen at the São Paulo Motor Show, managing customer interactions and providing detailed presentations on the Touareg, the premium model at the time.- Assisted in coordinating marketing efforts to promote the brand and ensure consistent communication of product benefits to potential customers.

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  ZF Group

  May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Engineer Intern

  Department: Purchasing- Responsible for the procurement of indirect materials and the contracting of services, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.- Collaborated closely with the maintenance department to meet their supply needs, acting as a key point of contact between internal clients and suppliers.- Supported supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and maintained strong relationships to ensure continuous improvement in the procurement process.

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  Volkswagen do Brasil

  Sept 2016 - now

  Department: Baureihe/ Modellreihe SAM (Product Planning)- Responsible for coordinating projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to scope, budget management, and alignment with area requests/needs while achieving positive financial results and mitigating risks across various initiatives.- Managed activities related to the definition of exterior colors, interior colors, textures, and interior finishes of the vehicle.- Led the coordination of multiple business cases to enhance product attractiveness.- Directed a multinational and multicultural group within the Product Team, fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse teams.- Provided project status presentations to management and submitted reports for board approval.Achievements/Projects:- Volkswagen up!: Responsible for the investigation and implementation of Model Years.- Volkswagen Nivus: Coordinated the implementation of the project, which was launched in 2020.- Led the investigation and approval process for the concept of the Novo Nivus, a facelift version released in 2024.- Currently responsible for overseeing the entire process from pre-investigation to the concept approval of a new Volkswagen vehicle on the region's first hybrid platform within the SAM area. Show less Department: Baureihe Technik (Technical Project Steering)- Provided support in the technical leadership of the Volkswagen up! project, ensuring compliance with the defined scope, budget, and timeline within the engineering department.- Acted as a Technical Representative on the Product Team/Project Team, delivering technical assessments and recommendations to guide decision-making.- Collaborated closely with various engineering teams, offering essential technical insights and information to support project objectives.- Oversaw parts release management and conducted detailed risk assessments to mitigate potential issues and ensure project success. Show less

  • Executive Assistant to the Chairman

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Senior Product Strategist

    May 2024 - Nov 2024

  • Senior Product Planning Consultant

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2024

  • Product Analyst (EDAG)

    Sept 2016 - Feb 2018