Flavia Garcia
About Flavia Garcia
Flavia Garcia serves as the Head of Liner Unit at the World Food Programme in Rome, Italy. She has extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management, having held various roles at Kuehne + Nagel, UTC Overseas, Inc., DB Schenker, and DHL Global Forwarding.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Flavia Garcia serves as the Head of Liner Unit at the World Food Programme, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the operations related to liner shipping, ensuring efficient logistics and supply chain management to support the organization's humanitarian missions. Her experience in the logistics sector contributes to the effective management of resources and services within the organization.
Previous Experience at Kuehne + Nagel
Flavia Garcia has extensive experience at Kuehne + Nagel, where she held various positions over several years. She began as a Trainee from 1998 to 2000 in São Paulo, followed by roles as an Ocean Import Agent in São Paulo, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, and Greater Chicago. She later advanced to the position of Ocean Import Manager in Houston and served as a National Supply Chain/Key Account Manager in São Paulo. Her diverse roles at Kuehne + Nagel provided her with a solid foundation in logistics and supply chain management.
Experience at UTC Overseas, Inc.
Flavia Garcia worked at UTC Overseas, Inc. from 2007 to 2013, where she held several key positions, including Project Manager and Operations Director. Her tenure at UTC allowed her to develop expertise in project management and operational strategies within the logistics sector. Additionally, she served in a Global Corporate Management role from 2014 to 2015, further enhancing her leadership skills in a global context.
Education and Qualifications
Flavia Garcia's educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, which she completed from 1997 to 2002. She also earned an Associate's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2002. Additionally, she studied International Business and Foreign Trade at Deutsche Berufsschule am Colegio Humboldt São Paulo from 1998 to 2000. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal and logistical principles.
Leadership Role at DHL Global Forwarding
From 2018 to 2021, Flavia Garcia served as the Head of Ocean Freight Operations Brazil at DHL Global Forwarding. In this leadership role, she was responsible for managing ocean freight operations and ensuring the efficient movement of goods. Her experience at DHL further solidified her expertise in logistics and supply chain management, contributing to her overall professional development in the industry.