Stephen Checho
Knoxville
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 15 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain Management
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Rochester, NY
10.2018 - 10.2023
- Led the Advanced Sourcing team to implement DfSC tools and principles to identify and mitigate Supply Chain risk, meet cost and schedule milestones and ensure operational sustainability for all new product developments through early engagement and collaboration with PLM, Program Management, Engineering and Commodity Management
- Developed supply chain processes and procedures to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS and ITAR regulations. Hired and trained direct material procurement and subcontracts teams from the ground up for a CAS410 compliant entity responsible for $400M in spend
- Improved buyer productivity 30% through implementation of process improvements and automation in collaboration with Planning and IT
- Provided guidance to Program Management and System Engineering regarding how to bid and execute Programs compliantly & cost effectively without jeopardizing standard product margins
- Facilitated internal and external cross functional Value Engineering events to identify and implement cost reduction and/or quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
Project Manager, Special Assignment
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Rochester, NY
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Established processes and procedures for a Material Management Accounting System (MMAS) Business System, and Material & Production Plan Process as a member of a cross functional Tiger Team.
- Charged with splitting the organization into two separate legal entities and standing up a CAS410 compliant entity to safeguard the commerciality and margins of standard product offerings.
International Program Manager, Special Assignment
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Rochester, NY
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Successfully executed multiple Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Programs totaling $26.2M in support of Middle Eastern customers.
- Led L3Harris team in multiple Joint Requirements Review Milestones with CECOM, Raytheon and the customer's Armed Forces C3 Directorate in execution of a $15.8M Program.
- Coordinated with 3rd Party Logistics provider to save over $200K while meeting revenue recognition goals and customer requirements.
- Facilitated 8 Operator and Level III Maintenance training courses for customer end users.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Project Manager, Global Manufacturing
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Rochester, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Lead team responsible for $350M Transfer of Technology program to stand up and train a customer operated manufacturing facility in northern Africa.
- Supported international growth strategy of PSPC product lines by identifying and onboarding Brazilian MFG partner 2 months ahead of schedule and ~$298K (~25%) under budget.
- Negotiated with Japanese and Brazilian partners to avoid $574k and $169k in taxes of FG and WIP material liabilities, idle labor charges and inventory carrying cost resulting from Work Stop Order.
- Moved to Florida for 3 months and lead effort to increase throughput of Airbourne radio products by 40% exceeding aggressive Q3 and Q4 revenue goals by 12%.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Commodity Manager, Next Generation LTE Products
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Rochester, NY
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Negotiated and executed numerous multi-million dollar Co-Development and Master Supply Agreements with International Partners in Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia.
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Negotiated multiple development scope changes to find win-win solutions that met internal project time-to-market and budgetary goals and partner financial needs and expectations.
- Designed and implemented direct business model to optimize order-to-delivery supply channel, improve Product P&L and meet internal and external customer requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operation Management
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PAMaster of Science - Masters of Manufacturing Management
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PASkills
- 5S Organization
- Supply and Demand Requirements
- Financial Management and Reporting and Category Management
- Contract Development and Management and Contract Negotiations
- Strategic Sourcing
- Team Building and Development
- Cost Saving Strategies
- Supply Chain Resiliency
Additional Information
Additional Related Experience
• CNH America LLC - Wichita, KS - Sr. Buyer Global Product Development Strategic Sourcing
• Iveco S.p.A - Lyon, France - Assistant Corporate Production Manager
• Fiat Auto S.p.A - Arese, Italy - Assistant Project Manager
Professional Development
International Leadership Development Program | ASQ Six Sigma Blackbelt Training | Karrass Effective Negotiations | YCA Planning for Success Project Management | DNV Certified ISO 9001-2000 Internal Auditor | MS Office | Oracle EBS
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain Management
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2023
Project Manager, Special Assignment
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2018
International Program Manager, Special Assignment
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2017
Project Manager, Global Manufacturing
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Commodity Manager, Next Generation LTE Products
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
01.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Operation Management
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science - Masters of Manufacturing Management
Pennsylvania State University
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