Sikorsky Aircraft General Electric

Stephen R. Hering, CPIM

**** ******* **** ***** • Hamilton, OH 45011

***********@*******.*** • Cell 513-***-****

Supply Chain Management

Accomplished supply management professional with proven track record of developing and leading implementation of process improvements that streamline global operations, reduce costs, and generate high ROI. Skilled in all facets of production and manufacturing supply chain management, from process development and detailed design engineering to business startup. Demonstrated talents in negotiation, organization, and business development; adept at coordinating and managing multimillion-dollar resources, leading global teams, and ensuring on-time delivery of vital materials.

Highlights of expertise:

• Purchasing

• Material Planning

• SAP. Dynamics AX, Oracle

• Business / Technology Integration

• Production Management

• Supplier Development

• Collaborative Management

• Six Sigma Black Belt

Professional Experience

Robert Half – Cincinnati at Steiner e-optics, Miamisburg, Oh Nov 2021 to Jan 2022

Contract buyer and MRP optimization

Aerotek, Cincinnati assigned to Omya Inc. Cincinnati Oct 2020 to Feb 2021

Contract customer service – Entered Sales order into SAP system

Corbus Consulting, Cincinnati, OH (Contract)

Buyer/Contract Administrator – August 2018 – April 2020

Place purchase orders and follow up with suppliers of NPI to deliver material on-time and on budget. Reduced delinquencies by 50% since taking over position by prudent placement of purchase orders with suppliers who have available capacity to produce new parts.

GE Aviation Cincinnati, Oh (Contract)

Contract Manufacturing Program Manager Jan 2017 – Feb 2018

Coordinated design engineering and supply chain organizations to deliver LM9000 program parts on-time and under budget. Worked with design teams in Turkey and Mexico to coordinate purchased items with Aviation sourcing teams in Cincinnati.

Aviall Services, Inc

GE-Aviall Liaison Manager – July 2011 – Oct 2015

Improved several supply chain processes between Aviall and GE resulting in significant improvement in purchase order performance, forecast accuracy and configuration control. Average annual spend $950MM. SAP transition subject matter expert.

Hering Business Coaching

JDE Optimization Consultant, July 2010 – July 2011

Optimize JDEdwards ERP implementation at BAE systems manufacturing in Fairfield, OH. Areas of concentration include purchasing, material planning, warehouse and shipping.

Key Achievement:

Re-engineered several processes including material planning, receiving and inventory control by utilizing JDE to optimize processes. Resulted in $100MM saving in excess inventory purchase.

Senior Purchasing Consultant, Jan 2009 – July 2010

Reduce supplier lead-times and speed new order deliveries at former GM locomotive manufacturing plant through skilled analysis, negotiation, training, and program leadership.

Key Achievements:

• Slashed locomotive order-to-delivery process time from 19 to 6 months by negotiating lead-time reductions with several key suppliers on 388 specific part numbers, enabling Electromotive Diesels to win several new orders.

ATC Aerospace, Cincinnati, OH

Materials Manager, Sept 2000 – Jan 2009

Established entire supply chain organization of 45 people from ground up for start-up aerospace company, including operations team and all processes for warehouse, material planning, purchasing, and Quality. Managed all employee recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and supply chain training. Forged profitable relationships and negotiated key supply chain contracts with Hamilton Sundstrand, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky Aircraft, and Pratt and Whitney Canada; provided potential clients with expert financial evaluation and marketing services. DSQR for Sikorsky and Hamilton Sundstrand.

Key Achievements:

• Instituted sales and process controls on Sikorsky program that fully complied with FAR and DFAR regulations, allowing company to generate business from DoD, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and General Services Administration (GSA).

• Achieved AS9100 certification with Eagle Registrars

Cincom Systems, Cincinnati, OH

Senior Materials Consultant, January 1999 – Sept 2000

Served as MRP master of systems and implementations, providing technical guidance and sales support for clients rolling out new ERP systems.

Key Achievements:

• Aided manufacturers in driving ERP system improvements during Y2K transition to new platforms; enhanced business operations for Lucas Aerospace, Aerojet General, and Hi-Shear Technologies.

• Leveraged extensive manufacturing experience with U.S. and foreign-based companies to optimize system set-ups and achieve measurable cost savings.

Lanier Worldwide, Atlanta, GA

Materials Manager, Feb 1996 – January 1999

Oversaw 27-member team of managers, material planners, and clerk buyers; established monthly joint planning sessions to review sales targets vs. actual results, and drove collaboration between planners and market / sales department to boost accuracy of materials forecasts and reduce overall product inventory. Annual spend $750M.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented PeopleSoft purchasing and planning systems, completely transitioning from outdated character based system within three months.

• Reduced key supplier lead-times from six months to four weeks, and lowered manufacturing lead-times from Asian sources by meeting purchasing volume on long lead-time components.

Trane International, LaCrosse, WI

Material Manager, Jan 1994 – Feb 1996

Developed distribution networks in Europe, South America, Middle East, and Asia for new unitary product lines, and negotiated contracts with local distribution centers in Singapore, Taiwan, Belgium, Sao Paola, Buenos Aires, and San Juan PR.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented worldwide distribution strategy by negotiating exclusive service arrangement with Expediters International.

• Negotiated and implemented distribution and private labeling agreements in Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China.

General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, OH

Materials Manger, Oct 1972 – Jan 1994

Key Achievements:

• Provided technical assistance to USAF material management personnel to successfully implement major engine retrofit program.

• Managed material buy to support production line

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Education and Training

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, w / minor in Marketing

New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Professional Development

• American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) Certified; Certification Class Instructor

• American Society of Quality Control

• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Cost and Financial Accounting - University of Cincinnati

• Adjunct Teacher in Operations - DeVry University

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