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Diana  Gaitan

Diana Gaitan

Mountain View

Summary

Experienced Business Development and Logistics Manager with 20 years in international freight forwarding and supply chain solutions between Asia, Latin America, and the US. Proven ability to grow trade lanes, develop strategic accounts, and build partner networks while ensuring high service levels and operational excellence. Bilingual in English and Spanish, skilled in cross-cultural communication and collaboration with sales, operations, and customer service teams.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager – International Trade

Blu Logistics / Rhenus Logistics LATAM
2016 - Current


From 2016 to 2019 based in Shanghai:

  • I Led partner network business development for Asia–Latin America trade lanes, increasing volumes by more than 150% through growth of strategic accounts.
  • Developed commercial strategies for air and ocean freight, aligning pricing, service levels, and carriers with customers’ supply chain needs.
  • Managed key accounts, supported the negotiation of long-term contracts, and designed tailored door-to-door and consolidation solutions.
  • Collaborated with operations and customer service to ensure on-time performance, visibility, and proactive problem resolution

From 2019 to 2023 based in Vietnam:

  • Opened and structured a representative office in Vietnam and expanded the partner network to 15+ countries and 30+ agencies.

Logistics & Operations Manager

Blu Logistics China
2014 - 2015
  • Relocated to Shanghai to support the new stablishment of Blu Logistics China.
  • Trained the OP teams of 7 branches on Import/Export procedures in LATAM
  • Led an operations team, standardized procedures and KPIs, and improved service levels and incident resolution times.
  • Led allocation management of Blu Logistics Colombia

Operations and Customer Support Manager

Blu Logistics
10.2010 - 02.2014
  • Managed end-to-end international logistics operations for air and ocean freight, coordinating with overseas freight forwarders, carriers, customs broker division, and warehouses.
  • Supported sales and business development teams with operational design of proposals and new projects.
  • Led an operations team, standardized procedures and KPIs, and improved service levels and incident resolution times.

Customer Service / Early Logistics Roles

Blu Logistics
2005 - 2010

Handled daily customer communication, shipment tracking, and issue resolution for import and export operations.

Education

Graduate Specialization - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Bogota, Colombia
01-2010

Bachelor's Degree - International Business

Universidad De Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogota, Colombia
01-2005

Skills

  • Business development & key account management
  • International air & ocean freight
  • Trade lane development (Asia–Latam, US–Latam)
  • Contract negotiation & pricing
  • Supply chain and 3PL solutions design
  • Sales strategy & pipeline management
  • Cross-functional and multicultural team leadership
  • Customer service & relationship management
  • English–Spanish bilingual communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Operations and Customer Support Manager

Blu Logistics
10.2010 - 02.2014

Business Development Manager – International Trade

Blu Logistics / Rhenus Logistics LATAM
2016 - Current

Logistics & Operations Manager

Blu Logistics China
2014 - 2015

Customer Service / Early Logistics Roles

Blu Logistics
2005 - 2010

Graduate Specialization - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Universidad Sergio Arboleda

Bachelor's Degree - International Business

Universidad De Bogota Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Diana Gaitan