Diana Petrof

Visionary leader with a distinguished career driving freight forwarding operations and supply chain logistics across global markets. Expertise in developing and implementing strategies that optimize multimodal transportation networks, including ocean, air, rail, and road logistics. Adept at leading high-performing teams, spearheading process improvements, and aligning cross-functional departments to achieve organizational objectives. Demonstrated success in navigating complex regulatory environments, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs, FMC, USDOT, USDA, and international trade regulations. Comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, competitive analysis, and emerging trends to drive business growth and operational excellence. Recognized for delivering scalable, innovative supply chain strategies that address evolving customer needs and drive sustained profitability. 

Spearheaded comprehensive audits and capability evaluations to uncover operational trends and formulate actionable strategies to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and process optimization across the global supply chain. Oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations, including inbound and outbound logistics via air and ocean freight, customs compliance, domestic and international 3PL partnerships, procurement, warehousing, distribution networks, and regulatory adherence to C-TPAT, USDA, FDA, CARNET, FMC, and DOT standards.  

Established integrated demand and supply planning functions, implementing structured processes and reporting frameworks that align sales, finance, and supply chain teams within a streamlined S&OP framework. 

Drove the adoption of advanced inventory management systems and analytical tools to refine forecasting accuracy, optimize stock levels, and minimize inventory inefficiencies while achieving operational KPIs tied to service levels and productivity. 

Engineered comprehensive policies and performance-driven processes to ensure accurate demand forecasting, timely order fulfillment, and optimal inventory turnover, enhancing overall supply chain responsiveness. 

Architected transformative cost-reduction initiatives, delivering a 15% profitability surge by streamlining shipping logistics and optimizing vendor partnerships. 

Built and maintained strategic relationships with key customers, vendors, and stakeholders, negotiating agreements to enhance satisfaction, ensure reliability, and strengthen partnerships. 

Directed the strategic management of 35,000 TEUs annually, streamlining logistics operations to maximize efficiency and ensure on-time delivery. 

Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and Shipping/Marine Operations | Naval Maritime Academy