Thomas Matte

*** *** **** **. ( Linthicum, MD ***90 443-***-**** (

accztx@r.postjobfree.com

Distribution Logistics Professional

Strategic Business Planning / Cost Reduction & Containment / Team Building

& Development

High-performance, customer-driven leader with 15 years' experience steering

high-volume distribution and logistics functions. Combine strong management

qualifications (P&L, budgeting, cost analysis) with organizational-

reengineering, strategic problem-solving, team-building and leadership

skills. Excellent written and oral communications abilities; talent for

establishing cohesive partnerships and alliances on all levels. Recognized

for excellent track record of customer service and relationships. Exemplary

leader committed to excellence-consistent contributions in developing

people, safety, production, quality and performance. Open to discuss travel

and relocation.

Core competencies:

Inventory Control & Management Profit and Loss Management

Cost Reduction & Avoidance/ Lean Team Building & Leadership

Innovation Management Project Management / Strategic

Budgeting / Financial Management Planning/Business Development

Safety Compliance WMS Implementation

Customer Relationship Building Process Improvements / Quality

Onsite Construction Logistics Control

Reverse Logistics

Professional Experience

2000 - Present

Director of Operations

RYDER SYSTEM INC., Baltimore, MD 2007 to Present

Director of Operations for 2 Multi-Client Distribution Centers, 6 Consumer

Electronics Distribution Centers and Solutions Operations Manager.

Responsible for the P&L of 8 DCs, strategic planning and new business

solutions development. Start-up operations, coach, and mentor new managers

to meet strategic goals and objectives, and standards of excellence in all

parts of distribution management operations, financial controls and

metrics. I facilitate facility design, and layouts, WMS implementation

from the ground up to steady state operations. Manage Customer

relationships and continued Business Development. Drive innovation and use

lean tools to drive out cost and improve efficiencies. Key Customers have

included:

Cisco (Two Time Supplier of Kodak

the Year Award and Verizon

Innovation Award in Reverse Hunter Fan

Logistics) AMAT

Harman International

SunPower

Whirlpool FSP

Baltimore, MD 2002-2007

Group Logistics Manager for 6 Regional DCs of Appliances and Consumer

Electronics in the US, totaling 1.8 Million Sq Feet of distribution for one

customer in appliance distribution. I had P& L responsibility as well as

daily customer interface. Responsibility for developing cost saving

analysis of current business operations and reduce costs through a variety

of outlets within the company's management tools.

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Ryder, Plainfield, IN 2002-2004

Planned and executed as a Groups Logistics Manager II, I held full

operational and P&L responsibility for (839,000 sq foot pick and pack)

distribution center, generating $500 million in product distribution. Lead,

train and develop cross-functional team of 540 employees-hourly,

supervisors and managers-(12 direct reports) and manage $22 million annual

operating budget.

Selected accomplishments:

. Delivered astute strategies that increased productivity more than 20%

and saved $1.5 million in budget expenses leading to facility awarded

"Best Improved Operation" in 2003.

. Surpassed performance objectives; initiated cost-saving strategies

that led to operating below budget for 16 consecutive months. Reduced

operating costs by over $2 million from prior year.

RYDER, DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER, 2001

Strategically planned and managed Distribution/Warehouse Operations in

General Electric Corp and coordinate Appliance Parts Distribution Center

for Ryder. Partnered with senior management to focus efforts on process and

productivity improvement, inventory control, operational management,

quality control and systems improvement; identified and capitalized on

opportunities for enhancement. Structured, negotiated and managed union-

related issues. Additional scope of responsibility includes operations

management of $350 Million in inventory for key account in Austin, TX for

Applied Materials. Work closely with Manufacturing and Human Resources.

Responsible for scheduling and all facets impacting overall management and

team performance.

Selected accomplishments:

. Successfully directed 2001 annual inventory of $47 million with a

variance of less than 1%.

. Successfully directed 2002 annual inventory of $350 million with a

variance of less than 1%.

RYDER, MULTI-CLIENT FACILITY MANAGER, 2000

GENERAL MANAGER OF FILA DISTRIBUTION CENTER, 2000

Promoted to manage and direct P&L and budget planning of $7 million in

annual revenue as 3PL provider for distribution encompassing 400,000 sq

foot. Oversaw $3 million in combined assets, including transportation

assets in Maryland. Additional scope of responsibility included warehousing

and shipping for four major tobacco companies. Provided expert training and

development for staff of 60+ including managers and hourly. Held complete

accountability for operating budgets, team productivity and customer

relations; acted as direct liaison to ensure infrastructure throughout

logistical supply chain.

As GM, guided total operations for order fulfillment, leading staff of

185+. Accountable for P&L of estimated $7 million in annual revenue and $50

million in FILA product distribution (350,000 square foot). Oversaw $10

million in rotating stock inventory.

Selected accomplishments:

. Streamlined and enhanced processes and achieved 100% on-time

deliveries to all customers.

. Improved P&L net revenues by 3% in five months, reaching 10% in eight

months.

. Effectively planned and orchestrated retail distribution for over 160

stores including Venator Group (Champs, Footlocker, Lady Footlocker

Kids Footlocker) J. Baker, Casual Male, Big and Tall, Nine West and

Genesco Inc.

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER, 1999

LOUIS VUITTON MOET HENNESSEY, Belcamp, MD

Directed 2-shift retail order fulfillment and shipping/receiving operations

facility comprised of 160+ staff in a retail pick, pack and ship cosmetic

distribution center, to 38 retail stores across the US and Hawaii. Prepared

and managed operational budgets, expense control and reduction strategies,

and productivity improvements. Reported to Vice President of Distribution.

PM MANAGER, 1998 - 1999

SHIPPING SUPERVISOR, 1997 - 1998

PROCESSING SUPERVISOR, 1996 - 1997

LORD AND TAYLOR, Wilkes Barre, PA (1995-2000)

Fast-track promotion through a series of increasingly responsible positions

within shipping, receiving and processing logistics. Promoted to each

position based on consistent contributions to productivity, quality and

overall profit performance.

Advanced to PM Manager challenged to lead second shift, supervising over

238 staff (supervisors and hourly). Managed overall logistics, systems,

lost prevention and cost controls. Partnered with senior management to

recruit new junior executives and maintained employee relations. Reported

to VP of Operations.

Rapidly progressed to Shipping Supervisor, in charge of entire shipping

department leading staff of over 40. Planned, organized and coordinated

scheduling and shipping of over 100 trailers per week, as well as oversaw

quality and on-time loading of 65 store trailers. Managed and directed

inventory of fleet equipment and analyzed department budget and quality

requirements. Achieved highest quality within the facility of 98.8%.

As Processing Supervisor, managed staff of estimated 40 associates to

ensure timely and accurate distribution, pricing and quality control.

Improved productivity and quality above 99% standard.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management - University of West

Florida, Pensacola, Florida

Military: United States Army (1987-1997)- Infantry Officer, Company

Commander. TS/SCI Presidential

Technical Skills: Windows, AS 400, PKMS (WMS); MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Access; Lotus Notes, MS Outlook.

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