Todd Stecko

Senior Director Supply Chain for the Packaging Solutions Group within Smurfit Westrock. A leading U.S. and Mexico distribution business generating over $1 Billion annually in revenue.

Oversees inventory planning, procurement, freight logistics, and sustainability for six corrugated packaging plants across North America and Mexico. Leads a team of six, optimizing supply chain operations for 500,000+ tons of containerboard annually. Drives cost savings, enhances supplier relationships, and implements technology solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency. • Optimized supplier base, securing lower costs and higher service levels, saving $10M. • Directed sales service and logistics teams to manage order placement, trucking, and inventory for all plants. • Scheduled 24/7 production for a 400,000-ton paper mill, ensuring operational efficiency. • Served as sales leader for North American containerboard sold to independent box plants and non-corrugated converters in the US. • Forecasted inventory and shipments monthly and annually, reducing systemwide inventory levels. • Leveraged SAP and Microsoft BI analytics to enhance decision-making and cost reduction. • Implemented a Transportation Management System (TMS), increasing visibility and automating manual tasks to lower costs. • Sourced 50,000+ tons of paper annually as the procurement leader for North American purchases.

Optimized operations, procurement, and distribution networks post-acquisition to drive cost savings and efficiency. Led a team of analysts and directed multimillion-dollar procurement initiatives, freight cost reductions, and strategic planning efforts to streamline logistics and maximize profitability. • Integrated two mill networks post-merger, optimizing operations and reducing freight costs across the combined system. • Led a $30M greenfield recycled fiber plant project, securing supply from 40+ vendors and coordinating 70+ daily truck deliveries. • Implemented a new recycling plant into an existing paper mill, managing the project end-to-end to enhance sustainability and efficiency. • Optimized PCA’s product mix and distribution network post-$2B acquisition, achieving $5M+ in annual freight savings. • Reduced third-party warehousing costs, generating $6M in annual savings through strategic consolidation and cost negotiations. • Managed a team of two supply chain analysts, driving enterprise-wide freight cost reductions, inventory optimization, and rail cost negotiations.

Directed strategic sourcing and procurement for PCA, overseeing a third-party firm responsible for securing over $100M annually in recycled fiber for mills. Led supplier selection to ensure long-term scalability and cost efficiency, managed fiber contracts, and optimized regional supply chain dynamics to support future growth. Promoted to Director within one year. • Negotiated multi-year recycled fiber contracts with top suppliers, including Waste Management and Republic Services, ensuring stable supply and cost control. • Optimized transportation logistics, reducing paper mill outbound freight costs by $4.1M annually.

Drove outside sales of containerboard to independent box manufacturers and non-corrugated product plants across the Midwest and Southeast. Cultivated strong client relationships, identified growth opportunities, and collaborated with internal teams to optimize product offerings. • Expanded domestic sales from 13,000 tons to 51,000+ tons annually, driving significant revenue growth.