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Hector Matos

Hackensack,NJ

Summary

Diligent Transportation Manager with solid background in managing transportation operations and optimizing logistics processes. Successfully enhanced route planning and fleet efficiency, ensuring timely deliveries and cost savings. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Logistics Manager

Tangelo
02.2023 - Current
  • Directly manage internal day-to-day operations of our third-party logistics providers, fulfillment centers and co-packers
  • Increased efficiencies throughout our network as it relates to warehousing and transportation.
  • Weekly analysis of our COGs to reduce cost.
  • Create and implement SOPs and SLAs for proper alignment within our established processes.
  • Reconciliation of purchase orders and invoices for services provided for us and services rendered by us.
  • Weekly review of delivery outcomes to confirm successful completions and correct any exceptions.

Fleet Manager

Mavis Tire Supply LLC
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Improved regulatory compliance by monitoring adherence to operational, state and federal standards.
  • Managed IFTA and HUT reporting and ensured compliance with all applicable transportation regulations.
  • Acted as lead administrator for the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw comprehensive accident reporting procedures and fleet-related documentation, including registrations, inspections, titling, and acquisitions.
  • Administered the Lytx Dash Cam program, overseeing incident reviews
  • Audited fuel expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Spearheaded recruitment, training, and performance development for a team of assistant managers, supervisors, and delivery drivers.
  • Conducted safety meetings to educate team members on best practices to mitigate hazard opportunities.
  • Introduced incentivization programs to increase employee performances.
  • Reduced operational incidents through frequent meetings and high standards of safety protocols.
  • Proposed processes to improve/enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Senior Transportation Supervisor

Baldor Specialty Foods Inc
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, developing and managing a team of supervisors, route planners, team leads, clerks and delivery drivers.
  • Helped drive down excess expenses by identifying routing inefficiencies.
  • Established SOPs/workflows for the supervisor, team lead and route planning teams.
  • Reduced cost by 40% from route optimization strategies.
  • Negotiated long-term business contracts with trucking companies.
  • Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
  • Oversaw and managed the scheduling of repairs and preventative maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
  • Administered the dash cam safety program, including driver coaching and performance feedback.
  • Led implementation and employee training for new routing software to enhance logistical efficiency.
  • Oversaw Zendesk ticketing system to monitor, resolve and escalate customer service requests and complaints.
  • Maintained full compliance with DOT regulations across fleet operations and personnel.

Transportation Operations Supervisor

Baldor Specialty Foods Inc
06.2018 - 10.2020
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing SOPs.
  • Managed 350+ drivers and office staff.
  • Hired and trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Executed formal performance evaluations and provided feedback to support employee development.
  • Managed disciplinary actions and maintained documentation for HR and compliance records.
  • Managed DOT compliance across fleet operations and personnel certifications.
  • Managed JJ Keller driver qualification files in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
  • Acted as the lead administrator for the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, ensuring strict alignment.
  • Managed drug and alcohol testing program.
  • Developed a cost analysis to support 3PL revenue optimization.
  • Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal fleet performance.

Transportation Team Lead

Baldor Specialty Foods Inc
04.2015 - 06.2018
  • Coordinated and redirected shipments based on customer requests to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
  • Ensured driver compliance with all DOT regulations and internal safety protocols.
  • Compiled and reported weekly fleet mileage to leasing vendors, maintaining accurate and timely records.
  • Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal fleet performance.
  • Cross functional lead between transportation, sales and routing, resolving any escalations.
  • Assigned routes and vehicles to drivers based on license type and route familiarity.

Education

MBA - Finance

King Graduate School (Monroe University)
Bronx, NY
05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

City College of New York
New York, NY
05-2010

Skills

  • Logistics analysis
  • Warehouse operations
  • Fleet management
  • Transportation management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Distribution network optimization
  • Budget planning
  • Cost reduction
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Certification

  • Reasonable Suspicion Certification
  • J J Keller & Associates, Inc.
  • Issued November 2021

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Logistics Manager

Tangelo
02.2023 - Current

Fleet Manager

Mavis Tire Supply LLC
09.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Transportation Supervisor

Baldor Specialty Foods Inc
10.2020 - 09.2021

Transportation Operations Supervisor

Baldor Specialty Foods Inc
06.2018 - 10.2020

Transportation Team Lead

Baldor Specialty Foods Inc
04.2015 - 06.2018

MBA - Finance

King Graduate School (Monroe University)

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

City College of New York

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