Matthew Steven Cohen
11312 NW 44th Street, Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Highly experienced Aviation Professional driven to maximize operational efficiency through team building and efficient logistics operations. Expertise spans program and project management, logistics coordination, training, and budget oversight. Skilled at building strong working relationships with fellow staff, supervisors, customers and community members.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Logistics & Distribution
Lufthansa Technik Component Services
11.2006 - Current
- Manage comprehensive operations of a 40,000 sq. ft. facility, including supervision of 34 full-time staff including (4) MSP1, in a continuous 24/7/365 environment
- Oversee operations for three business units operating in the Fort Lauderdale Facility. (ACS, LHT Surplus, LTCS USM Trade)
- Led a high-performing team to achieve a superior track record of punctual delivery and consistent schedule compliance
- Coordinate with LHT departments including Fulfillment, CCW, Sales, and LH Cargo to ensure complete satisfaction of stakeholder requirements
- Maintain ISO 9120 accreditation and act as main liaison for all internal/external audits
- Drive compliance adherence and quality assurance for the Fort Lauderdale facility
- Facilitate the development of KPIs in alignment with executive management's directives
- Created a material processing center based upon Lean principals in Fort Lauderdale significantly reducing TAT
Director of Development
Global Parts Support, Inc
09.2004 - 09.2006
*Global Parts Support, Inc was start-up Aircraft parts broker supplying LRUs based on customer demand.
- Directed sales support and provided oversight and final approval on strategic sales decisions
- Oversaw product pricing and legal requirements, establishing procedures to uphold regulatory compliance and pricing integrity
- Instituted Quality Control program in compliance with Airlines Suppliers Association (ASA AC 00-56)
- Implemented Quantum Component Control software aircraft parts trading business (USM Trade)
Manager of Procurement/Stores
Kiwi International Airlines
03.1994 - 11.1999
*Kiwi International Airlines was a New Jersey based airline with scheduled service to US and Caribbean destinations.
- Responsible for procurement of aircraft parts for fleet of 16 Boeing 727-200 type aircraft
- Managed team of 3 purchasing agents and 16 stores clerks running a 24/7/365 schedule
- Work together with the Director of Quality and FAA to ensure compliance with our Operational General Maintenance Manual (GMM) for Purchasing, Technical documentation and storage requirements
Education
Course - Leadership Transformation
LTP For Team Leaders
Seeheim, De09-2025
Certificate - 10 Hour General Industry Training
OSHA Outreach Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL09-2022
Course - Leadership Principles
More Leadership Principles
Tulsa, OK10-2020
Certificate - How To Communicate With Diplomacy And Tact
American Management Association
Orlando, FL05-2020
Certificate - LEAN Intensive Training
LH Group
East Meadow, NY05-2017
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School
Passaic, NJ06-1992
Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Analytical thinker
- Employee relations
- Performance metrics specialist
- Public speaking
- Expertise in emergency management and preparation
- Training (development and execution)
- Expert in SAP system
- Creative problem solver
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the rapid build up of FLL T/CA913 Facility into the 40,000 sq. ft. Main Storage and Distribution warehouse of LTCS
- Budget owner for $5.77 mio. Operating Expense
- Reduced overtime by half from 9% to 4.5% in 2023 vs. 2024
- Proactively developed team members and encouraged them to pursue other opportunities within LTCS such as MSP1 Supervisors and Process Manager
- Supported colleagues at LTPR after Hurricane Maria by establishing a life bridge of supplies and goods shipped from Fort Lauderdale via Chartered Aircraft and FedEx
Skills
Proven leadership and managerial excellence
Expert in fostering strong professional relationships and team cohesion
Excellent communicator
Exemplary in developing and providing training
Highly proficient in contract negotiations and administration
Remarkable budget management
Accomplished in supply chain management and logistics operations
Well-versed in translating data into actionable insights through meticulous analysis
Proficient in the use of information technology and applications
Timeline
Head of Logistics & Distribution
Lufthansa Technik Component Services
11.2006 - Current
Director of Development
Global Parts Support, Inc
09.2004 - 09.2006
Manager of Procurement/Stores
Kiwi International Airlines
03.1994 - 11.1999
Course - Leadership Transformation
LTP For Team Leaders
Certificate - 10 Hour General Industry Training
OSHA Outreach Training
Course - Leadership Principles
More Leadership Principles
Certificate - How To Communicate With Diplomacy And Tact
American Management Association
Certificate - LEAN Intensive Training
LH Group
High School Diploma -
Passaic High School