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Silvia Macieira

Silvia Macieira

Head Of Healthcare Sales - Europe - UPS Supply Chain Services
Frankfurt

Summary

Dynamic leader with over 2 decades of experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations across global markets. Adept at optimizing transportation networks, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with international regulations in high-stakes industries. Currently spearheading the team developing Healthcare Sales in Europe.

Proven success in leading diverse teams, driving cost savings, and implementing innovative solutions. Seeking to leverage expertise to transform transportation operations in the medical devices sector.

Fluent in four languages, with a knack for business development, operational excellence and compliance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of Healthcare Sales - Europe

Ups Supply Chains Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Managing a team of 15 people between Enterprise Sales Directors and National Account Managers focusing on developing fruitful relationships with Healthcare customers in Europe.

  • Support and lead an effective team, bridging knowledge gaps and making sure to maximize opportunities
  • Define strategy of key engagements
  • Support supply chain optimization, including sustainability focused targets
  • Continuous improvement approach for selected customers (define and enable program management support)

Regional Air Logistics Product Manager, Pharma & Healthcare Europe

Kuehne + Nagel
Frankfurt Am Main
01.2020 - 08.2024

Lead on over 25 countries in EUR on Pharma & Healthcare related shipments.

  • Commercial: Development of top accounts in EUR, supporting opportunities and promoting continuous improvement
  • Tenders, charter requests, packaging cost studies, packaging validations
  • Supplier Management - leading Carrier Management initiative and KPI discussions for Cold Chain shipments
  • Audits: internal / external + IATA CEIV
  • Vaccine implementation in Europe - Streamline vaccine response for EUR together with Hypercare monitoring
  • Reporting & Financial analysis
  • Training & development of Healthcare related material for the community

Airfreight Manager Europe

Kuehne + Nagel
Frankfurt Am Main
06.2014 - 12.2019

Role focused on 3 different projects:

  • Responsible for development of more than 40 countries using the first eCommerce platform, enabling automated quotes, booking and tracking to customers.
  • Developing Perishables' Airfreight Opportunities in Central & Eastern Europe (focus: fish, meat, truffles, chocolate, milk powder...)
  • Ambassador for KN Battery Chain: specialized value chain created for customers that need end to end solution for their Lithium cel shipments.

Industry Vertical Healthcare

Panalpina
Frankfurt Am Main
08.2013 - 05.2014

Developing Pharma and Healthcare opportunities for Central Europe Area for new customers and acting as Strategic Key Account Manager for one of the biggest molecular diagnostics company.

South and Central America Airfreight Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
12.2010 - 06.2013

Working directly with 17 countries in South and Central America, focused on business development, tender management, procurement, lead pricing for the region, carrier management, escalations, building up strategies of integrated solutions aiming operational excellence for the region.

Airfreight Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
Campinas
10.2007 - 11.2010

Head of airfreight department, managing directly 15 people, average of 1700 monthly processes between imports and exports from several segments, from perishables to high tech. Second largest airfreight office in Brazil.

National Airfreight Manager Assistant

Kuehne + Nagel
Sao Paulo
04.2005 - 09.2007

Control of national reporting & financial performance of 14 branches in the country. Escalated operational issues, Charter quotes and special projects. Project / Break bulk seafreight cargo (fuselages). Strategic role to develop relationship with customers and suppliers.

Airfreight Import Coordinator

Kuehne + Nagel
Rio De Janeiro
01.2004 - 04.2005

Handling special accounts in Rio. Control of financial results and Intercompany invoices, Budget issuance. Sales and customer support activities. Novo Nordisk implementation.

Trainee Program

Kuehne + Nagel
Rio De Janeiro
02.2002 - 12.2003

Job rotation every three months to expand knowledge of all available departments of the company in order to acquire the practical overview of the theory learned at the Humboldt Institute: Coordination of imports and exports, Air and Sea freight as well as Customs Clearance, Finance and Sales Departments.

Education

Fundação Instituto De Administração - FIA, Sao Paulo Brazil
02.2007 - 11.2008

Grenoble IAE - Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
01.2008 - 02.2008

GTP - Global Talent Program @Kuehne+Nagel
05.2017 - 02.2019

UERJ - Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro
01.2002 - 04.2005

Instituto Formação Profissional Administrativa
Sao Paulo
01.2002 - 02.2004

Skills

Strategic Transportation Management

Supply Chain Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Supplier Management & Performance

Budgeting & Cost Control

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Team Leadership & Development

Timeline

Head of Healthcare Sales - Europe

Ups Supply Chains Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Regional Air Logistics Product Manager, Pharma & Healthcare Europe

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2020 - 08.2024

GTP - Global Talent Program @Kuehne+Nagel
05.2017 - 02.2019

Airfreight Manager Europe

Kuehne + Nagel
06.2014 - 12.2019

Industry Vertical Healthcare

Panalpina
08.2013 - 05.2014

South and Central America Airfreight Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
12.2010 - 06.2013

Grenoble IAE - Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
01.2008 - 02.2008

Airfreight Manager

Kuehne + Nagel
10.2007 - 11.2010

Fundação Instituto De Administração - FIA, Sao Paulo Brazil
02.2007 - 11.2008

National Airfreight Manager Assistant

Kuehne + Nagel
04.2005 - 09.2007

Airfreight Import Coordinator

Kuehne + Nagel
01.2004 - 04.2005

Trainee Program

Kuehne + Nagel
02.2002 - 12.2003

Instituto Formação Profissional Administrativa
01.2002 - 02.2004

UERJ - Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro
01.2002 - 04.2005
Silvia MacieiraHead Of Healthcare Sales - Europe - UPS Supply Chain Services