Global Team leader whose teams ALWAYS deliver

JOHN R. CHOATE, EMBA

SENIOR GLOBAL OEM/EMS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Large-Complex-Critical Projects On-Near-Off Shore Technology as a Business Enabler Scottsdale, AZ 85254 • 650-***-**** • ********@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-r-choate/ Global project management professional with 20+ years driving strategic initiatives and tactical execution for OEM/EMS companies across mission-critical environments. Proven track record rescuing failing projects and driving organizational transformation success across $125M+ programs spanning Aerospace & Defense (ITAR-FAR), EMS Offshore (Malaysia), High Tech, Medical Device, Pharma, Retail-Distribution, Semiconductor, and Mobile-Satellite Telecommunications. Expert in stakeholder alignment, change management, and cross-cultural team leadership with teams up to 1,200 members. “Trusted Advisor” to stakeholders. Exceptional ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver world class business, financial, and tactical outcomes under extreme pressure. On-site leader in China and Mexico (3 locations). ASQ and SCORE national AI committees. As an USAF Logistics- Transportation/Technology veteran brings discipline with crisis management expertise and military precision that transforms failing initiatives into profitable growth engines while building top cross-functional teams. Government approved subcontractor. TOP TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Business Transformation: Implemented end-to-end global supply chain and manufacturing 4.0 factories, delivering 100% OTD and Quality. IPO to $800M global corporation. 36 months consecutive profitability & $300M in international sales.

• A&D Compliance : Led outsourced Asian projects that avoided $70M in penalties and reduced DOC-DOD license cycle time by 50% by visual Bill of Material, enhancing OEM-EMS team effectiveness and quality. Redefined PLM/ITAR process.

• Supply Chain Transformation: Re-established S&OP-MRP process that reduced inventory by $50M (17%) while cutting sales processing time by 60% over 1000 sites, 5 DC’s and 3 JIT factories, achieving 100% revenue target ($1B) in down economy.

• Supplier Cost Reduction: Designed and implemented supplier cost of quality (COQ) reduction model for global corporations

(A&D – Semiconductor), delivering $18M in verified cost savings to P/L. Verified by finance/SOX internal audit teams.

• A&D Manufacturing (ITAR) Turnaround: Resolved MPS scheduling, Purchase Orders, and quality issues on manufacturing floor with cross functional teams on site in Mexico, reversing $5M daily revenue loss across 4 critical client customer lines.

• SAP ERP Global Implementation: Led implementation of 4 demand-supply planning processes and conversion of 14 legacy systems achieving 100% On Time Delivery and Quality with zero missed shipments. NPI lead times cut 40% & costs 20%. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GLOBALAI Supply Chain Solutions (GAI-SCS), LLC, Scottsdale, AZ Founder & Chief Project Officer - Supply Chain & Advanced Manufacturing 4.0 Optimization 2023 to Present

• Program & ITAR Leadership: Created comprehensive transformation roadmap for global A&D client with $3M immediate potential pick up and $15M annual program savings. Helped to facilitate CMMC Level 2 understanding Europe/USA teams.

• Industry Speaking: Delivered digital transformation and AI presentations to 5,000+ professionals nationwide. Achieved top 10 speaker ranking for 2024 through thought leadership on business applications and technology as business enabler.

• SAP EWM Implementation: Led 3PL supply chain solution evaluation for 4 TX/NM warehouses. Coordinated and aligned teams across COE, IT, operations, and 3PL using SAFe methodology while developing comprehensive training materials. L&T Technology Services (LTTS), Peoria, IL

Project SQE/PM – PLM, Supply Chain, Adv. Mfg. 4.0 (ITAR), & Quality Consultant 2021 to 2023

• Crisis program leadership: Aligned team on 2 critical projects building stakeholder confidence while avoiding $70M in penalties and identify $1M in savings while cutting regulatory approval cycles by 50% with innovative structured BOM.

• Customer Relationship: Preserved through Physical inventory achieving 99.99% inventory dollar/count accuracy and proactive executive communication that prevented major financial losses and saved relationship with its #1 customer.

• On site Customer-Supplier leadership: Resolved on site production quality issues, facilitating cross-functional collaboration that reversed $5M daily revenue loss for 4 critical A&D accounts and transformed company status from Supplier to Partner. SAP Ariba, Pittsburgh, PA

Global PM – Direct Materials and Supply Chain Collaboration (SCC) Consultant 2017 to 2020

• Enterprise Program Leadership: Led Fortune 500 OEM/EMS client implementations delivering 18% average cost savings across Medical Device, Pharma, and Retail industries through comprehensive project planning (level 3), budget management, and stakeholder coordination with international partners in Europe.

• Team Excellence in Customer Delivery: Received corporate awards for outstanding business transformation and achieving most B2B supplier integrations (1,000+) in one year through superior team leadership and coaching, plus customer training. Global Solutions, Morgan Hill, CA

Project Consultant - Business Transformation, PMO, Supply Chain, Adv. Mfg. & SAP ERP 2008 to 2017

• Business transformation: Established PMO 2.0 for mobile telecommunications company, adapting leadership strategies to revitalize augmented reality division across 90 countries and only R&D SBU out of 5 to achieve profitability.

• Change management: Led initiatives for new automated digital warehouse design, facilitating stakeholder buy-in across multiple business units to establish new corporate standard throughout all North America. T-Systems (SI), Troy, MI

Pre Sales and Technology PM/Consultant SAP ERP Solutions Architect 2012 to 2015

• Portfolio Management: Selected as 1 of only 4 employees nationwide managing all pre-sales RFPs through expert program coordination, achieving 100% annual operating plan and capturing largest proposal ($1B) in company history. Kubota Tractor & Heavy Vehicle Equipment, Torrance, CA Customer Fulfillment & Inventory Optimization Project leader (Director Level) 2007 to 2008

• Process Re-engineering: Formulated new S&OP process, reducing sales time by 60% and inventory by $50M in 6 months, achieving 100% AOP ($1B) in down market across 1000 dealerships, 5 Distribution Centre’s and 3 JIT factories (USA/Japan). ADDITIONAL KEY PM EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain- SAP Implementation Program Leader (Director Level) • Medtronic Spinal, Memphis, TN 2006-2007

• Global Implementation: Managed complex program implementing 4 demand/supply processes with 100% on-time delivery through change management and cross-functional team leadership. New NPI process cut lead times 40% and costs 20%. Site Materials Manager – Medical Factory Transition PM • Plexus EMS Corp., El Paso, TX Juarez, MX 2005

• Budget: $20M above stretch targets, transitioned and certified ISO 13485 factory, plus $1M in supplier cost savings. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) • Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA Bachelor of Science (BS) in Research Biology • Washington State University, Pullman, WA Digital Certified Scrum Master (CSM) • Scrum Alliance TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Supply Chain: PLM, NPI, S&OP, Inventory Optimization, Procurement-Sourcing, Warehousing, Logistics, & Transportation Advanced Manufacturing: Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, Smart Factory, Quality 4.0 Compliance: ITAR, CMMC (Level 2), CUI, FAR-DAR, ISO 9001 & 13485, cGMP, SOX/JSOX PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Board Member • American Society for Quality (ASQ) - Greater Phoenix Chapter; National ASQ AI Committee (Founding Member) National SCORE Gen AI Committee for Businesses (Top 2024 speaker) • Certified Mentor & AI Trainer – Greater Phoenix Chapter Member Project Management Institute (PMI); PMP estimated August, 2025 Member Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Member ASCM (SCOR “Make Process” Advisory Committee) – Greater Phoenix Chapter

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