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Nick is strongest in building scalable supply\-chain systems, optimizing inventory and procurement, deploying ERP\-enabled processes, negotiating complex contracts, and developing high\-performing cross\-functional teams\. At CorVent Medical, Nick built a full direct and indirect supply chain from scratch, launched a greenfield warehouse, implemented cloud ERP/MRP processes, and established dashboards connecting CRM and ERP data for real\-time sales, demand, pipeline, and financial visibility\. He also helped establish lean pull and kanban operations supporting more than four inventory turns annually and steady output of 32 ventilators per week\. Previously, Nick managed more than $500 million in annual inventory across 33 RDO Equipment locations and led Land O’Lakes fleet\-category work across more than 125 locations and 2,000 assets\. His experience also includes supply\-chain rotations, manufacturing\-improvement work, data analysis, supplier enablement, construction leadership, and customer\-facing roles\. ## Services - Project Management - Project Planning - Data Analysis - Contract Negotiation - Supply Chain Operations - Strategic Planning - Business Strategy - Fleet Management - Fleet Optimization - Interpersonal Skills - Problem Solving - High degree of initiative - Process Improvement - Leadership ## Highlights - Leads end\-to\-end manufacturing operations and supply chain functions at CorVent Medical Inc\., including production planning, strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and logistics in a regulated environment\. - Built CorVent Medical's full direct and indirect supply chain from scratch, including vendors, contracts and SLAs, and supplier scorecards\. - Implemented cloud ERP/MRP processes at CorVent Medical, including item masters, BOMs, routings, buying rules, approvals, and MRP parameters for MOQ, lead time, safety stock, reorder points, and min/max levels\. - Launched a greenfield warehouse at CorVent Medical with layout, racks, bin and ABC structure, UDI labeling, and packaging began shipping in fewer than 16 months\. - Built CRM\-to\-ERP executive and sales\-manager dashboards at CorVent Medical for real\-time pipeline, sales, demand, and financial visibility, improving PO timing and cash planning\. - Implemented S&OP processes and governance with KPIs and a monthly cadence at CorVent Medical\. - Implemented lean pull and kanban at the CorVent Medical line, supporting more than four inventory turns annually and steady output of 32 ventilators per week, or more than 7,200 annually\. - Negotiated McKesson distribution and LTL/parcel contracts at CorVent Medical to lower landed cost and speed dock\-to\-stock\. - Achieved zero findings in an FDA surveillance inspection and across four GMED audits involving records, traceability, and labels at CorVent Medical\. - Managed more than $2 million in annual material spend at CorVent Medical, pursuing savings through should\-costing, PPV mitigation, and supplier VA/VE\. - Hired and led a three\-person purchasing and logistics team at CorVent Medical and coordinated closely with operations, engineering, finance, and QA/RA\. - Built manufacturing, procurement, planning, and logistics teams established tiered management systems, KPI cadence, training programs, and organizational structure to scale output, improve yield, and reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework\. - Owns ERP/MRP master\-data integrity, approved supplier lists, supplier performance management measures including OTD, PPM, and SCAR, S&OP/IBP processes, and continuous\-improvement initiatives at CorVent Medical\. - Managed more than $500 million in annual inventory across 33 RDO Equipment Co\. locations in the Midwest, Northwest, and Southwest\. - Secured executive buy\-in for a new RDO Equipment inventory strategy by collaborating with vice presidents across three regions on optimized procurement methodologies and regionalized stocking strategies\. - Refined KPIs and analytics\-driven processes at RDO Equipment to improve stocking\-level, resource\-allocation, and procurement decisions\. - Developed regional inventory solutions at RDO Equipment spanning $1\.2 million X9 combines in North Dakota and ride\-on mowers in California\. - Oversaw more than 125 Land O'Lakes locations and more than 2,000 titled rolling\-stock assets as Category Manager\. - Led the overhaul of a manual fleet system into an automated ERP solution for a Fortune 200 company, streamlining management of 2,000 vehicles and reducing administrative overhead\. - Selected for the Land O'Lakes Supply Chain Talent Acceleration Program and served in roles covering indirect sourcing and merchandising, business development and strategic planning, WinField United distribution and logistics planning, Purina Mills plant improvement, data analysis, and supplier or en ## Experience - **Director of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at CorVent Medical Inc\.** (2026\-04\-01–present) — Lead end\-to\-end manufacturing operations and supply chain functions, including production planning, strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and logistics while consistently achieving SQDC targets in a regulated environment • Built and developed high\-performing manufacturing, procurement, planning, and logistics teams • established tiered management systems, KPI cadence, training programs, and organizational structure to scale output, improve yield, and reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework • Own ERP/MRP master data integrity, ASL, performance management \(OTD, PPM, SCAR\), S&OP/IBP Processes, and continuous improvement initiatives - **Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager at CorVent Medical Inc\.** (2024\-08\-01–2026\-03\-01) — Built the full supply chain from scratch \(direct \+ indirect\): vendors, contracts/SLAs, scorecards\. • Implemented cloud ERP/MRP: item master, BOMs, routings • buying rules, approvals • MRP \(MOQ, LT, SS, ROP, min/max\)\. • Launched greenfield warehouse: layout, racks, bin/ABC, UDI/labeling, packaging • shipped in <16 months\. • Built exec and sales\-manager dashboards \(CRM→ERP\) for real\-time pipeline, demand, and financials • PO timing and cash • planning improved \+ implemented S&OP processes and governance with KPIs and monthly cadence • Lean pull & kanban at the line: >4 inventory turns/yr • steady 32 ventilators/week \(7,200\+/yr\)\. • Negotiated McKesson distribution \+ LTL/parcel contracts → lower landed cost, faster dock\-to\-stock\. • Built exec and sales\-manager dashboards \(CRM→ERP\) for real\-time sales/demand/financials\. • Compliance: zero findings in FDA surveillance inspection and across four GMED audits \(records/traceability/labels\)\. • Managed $2M\+ yearly material spend • savings via - **Agriculture Inventory Manager at RDO Equipment Co\.** (2023\-09\-01–2024\-08\-01) — Managing a $500M\+ annual inventory across 33 locations in the Midwest, Northwest, and Southwest meant balancing regional demand, procurement efficiency, and financial optimization\. • I worked cross\-functionally to align inventory strategies with business objectives, delivering measurable impact\. • I secured executive buy\-in for a new inventory strategy, collaborating with VPs across three regions to implement optimized procurement methodologies and regionalized stocking strategies\. • I enhanced decision\-making by refining KPIs and analytics\-driven processes, ensuring optimal stocking levels and resource allocation\. • I redesigned supply chain workflows, aligning procurement processes with corporate objectives to increase efficiency\. • I developed inventory solutions tailored to regional needs, managing everything from $1\.2M X9 Combines in North Dakota to ride\-on mowers in California\. - **Category Manager \- Titled Rolling Stock at Land O'Lakes** (2022\-10\-01–2023\-09\-01) — Acting liaison between those who operate titled rolling stock, supply partners, and 3rd party asset management teams\. Overseeing 125\+ locations with 2000\+ assets\. Focused on improving rolling stock asset management and driving the enterprise wide fleet category strategy for Land O’Lakes\. - **Supply Chain TAP Associate\- Indirect Sourcing & Merchandising Project Manager at Land O'Lakes** (2022\-05\-01–2022\-10\-01) — Selected to be a part of the Supply Chain Talent Acceleration Program - **Supply Chain TAP Associate \- WinField United Distribution and Logistics Planner at Land O'Lakes** (2022\-03\-01–2022\-05\-01) - **Supply Chain TAP Associate \- Business Development & Strategic Planning at Land O'Lakes** (2021\-09\-01–2022\-01\-01) - **Supply Chain TAP Associate \- Purina Mills Plant Improvement at Land O'Lakes** (2021\-07\-01–2022\-03\-01) - **Supply Chain TAP Associate \- Data Analyst at Land O'Lakes** (2021\-03\-01–2021\-07\-01) - **Supply Chain Talent Acceleration Program \(TAP\) Associate at Land O'Lakes \- Supplier Enablement Team at Land O'Lakes** (2021\-01\-01–2021\-03\-01) - **Corporate Supply Chain Intern \-Supplier Enablement at Land O'Lakes** (2020\-08\-01–2020\-12\-01) - **NutraBlend Supply Chain Intern at Land O'Lakes** (2020\-05\-01–2020\-08\-01) — \- Worked alongside a cross\-functional team while leading meetings to develop ideas related to reducing overall trashed materials \- Recommended further analysis and managed the research of a capital investment for implementation of a production automation system that could lead to $350,000 in annual savings \- Implemented new automation within manufacturing plants to reduce mis\-manufactured materials related to trashed products directly impacting the bottom line and saving over $100,000 annually \-Recommended implementation of a new bargain cave onto the e\-commerce website as well as began a flash sale campaign to reduce aged out materials \- Developed automation of sales and usage data for a procurement dashboard to provide current and up to date information improving overall accuracy of purchasing in addition to assisting in following market demand - **Sales Specialist at Fleet Farm** (2019\-09\-01–2020\-08\-01) — \- Engaged customers with a genuine interest in their needs in order to gain repeat customers \- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs while promoting company sales - **Henze Ag Innovator at Minnesota State University, Mankato** (2019\-09\-01–2020\-05\-01) — \- Completed multiple leadership development programs gaining experience in an area there is always improvement to be made \- Attended multiple agribusiness conferences with industry leaders, learning about relevant current events in the industry and where the industry is headed \- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with individuals in the Agribusiness industry - **Bartender/Waiter at Eagle Springs Pub** (2019\-05\-01–2019\-07\-01) — Provided phenomenal customer service to all customers that entered the restaurant • Opened and closed the restaurant, as well as took inventory every night when closing the restaurant - **Construction Laborer at Kotze Construction Co\.** (2017\-05\-01–2019\-08\-01) — Presented professional appearance along with attitude at all times, and maintained a high standard of customer service to ensure future business • Planned five daily deliveries for different job sites and picked up materials from different companies throughout the Milwaukee area • Maintained constant awareness of safety while on job sites, and maintained equipment to the highest standards - **Laborer Foreman at Eagle Exterior Contractors LLC** (2016\-05\-01–2019\-05\-01) — Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines • Managed a team of two to three at times that were focused on providing expert services to the customers ## Education - B\.S\. Economics — Minnesota State University, Mankato (2017\-01\-01–2020\-01\-01) - Economics — Krakow University of Economics (2018\-01\-01–2018\-01\-01) ## FAQ ### What does Nick do? Nick is the Director of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at CorVent Medical Inc\. He leads manufacturing operations and supply chain functions, including production planning, sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and logistics in a regulated environment\. ### What are Nick's core strengths? Nick specializes in supply chain optimization and scalability, end\-to\-end procurement and contract negotiation, ERP implementation and systems integration, inventory management and strategic stocking, fleet and logistics management, data analytics, KPI\-driven decision\-making, project management, strategic planning, process improvement, and team leadership\. He also lists business strategy, project planning, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and a high degree of initiative among his skills\. ### What are Nick's responsibilities as Director of Supply Chain and Manufacturing at CorVent Medical? At CorVent Medical, Nick leads and develops manufacturing, procurement, planning, and logistics teams\. He has established tiered management systems, KPI cadences, training programs, and organizational structures intended to scale output and improve yield while reducing cycle time, scrap, and rework\. He owns ERP/MRP master\-data integrity, approved supplier lists, supplier performance management measures including OTD, PPM, and SCAR, S&OP/IBP processes, and continuous\-improvement initiatives\. ### What did Nick accomplish as Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager at CorVent Medical? As Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager at CorVent Medical, Nick built the direct and indirect supply chain from scratch, including vendors, contracts and SLAs, and supplier scorecards\. He implemented cloud ERP/MRP capabilities covering item masters, bills of materials, routings, buying rules, approvals, and MRP parameters such as MOQ, lead time, safety stock, reorder points, and min/max levels\. ### How did Nick build operations at CorVent Medical? Nick launched a greenfield warehouse with its layout, racks, bin and ABC structure, UDI labeling, and packaging, with shipments beginning in fewer than 16 months\. He established executive and sales\-manager dashboards linking CRM and ERP data for real\-time pipeline, sales, demand, and financial information, improving purchase\-order timing and cash planning\. He also implemented S&OP governance with KPIs and a monthly cadence\. ### What supply chain results did Nick deliver at CorVent Medical? Nick implemented lean pull and kanban practices at the line, supporting more than four inventory turns per year and steady production of 32 ventilators per week, or more than 7,200 annually\. He negotiated McKesson distribution and LTL/parcel contracts to lower landed cost and accelerate dock\-to\-stock\. He managed more than $2 million in annual material spend, pursuing savings through should\-costing, PPV mitigation, and supplier value analysis/value engineering, and hired and led a three\-person purchasing and logistics team\. ### What compliance results has Nick supported at CorVent Medical? Nick reports zero findings in an FDA surveillance inspection and across four GMED audits involving records, traceability, and labels at CorVent Medical\. ### What did Nick accomplish as Agriculture Inventory Manager at RDO Equipment Co\.? At RDO Equipment Co\., Nick managed more than $500 million in annual inventory across 33 locations in the Midwest, Northwest, and Southwest\. He secured executive buy\-in for an inventory strategy by collaborating with vice presidents across three regions, implemented optimized procurement methodologies and regionalized stocking strategies, refined KPIs and analytics\-driven processes, and redesigned workflows to align procurement with corporate objectives\. ### How did Nick approach inventory management at RDO Equipment? Nick developed inventory solutions for regional needs ranging from $1\.2 million X9 combines in North Dakota to ride\-on mowers in California\. His work balanced regional demand, procurement efficiency, financial optimization, stocking levels, and resource allocation\. ### What was Nick's fleet\-management work at Land O'Lakes? At Land O'Lakes, Nick served as Category Manager for Titled Rolling Stock, acting as the liaison among rolling\-stock operators, supply partners, and third\-party asset\-management teams\. He oversaw more than 125 locations and more than 2,000 assets while supporting enterprise\-wide fleet\-category strategy and asset\-management improvement\. His career accomplishments include leading the conversion of a manual fleet system into an automated ERP solution for a Fortune 200 company, reducing administrative overhead while streamlining management of 2,000 vehicles\. ### What roles has Nick held in Land O'Lakes' Supply Chain Talent Acceleration Program? Nick held several Land O'Lakes Supply Chain Talent Acceleration Program roles: Indirect Sourcing and Merchandising Project Manager Business Development and Strategic Planning Associate WinField United Distribution and Logistics Planner Purina Mills Plant Improvement Associate Data Analyst and Supplier Enablement Associate\. He was selected for the Supply Chain Talent Acceleration Program and also worked as a Corporate Supply Chain Intern in Supplier Enablement\. ### What did Nick accomplish during his NutraBlend Supply Chain Internship at Land O'Lakes? As a NutraBlend Supply Chain Intern at Land O'Lakes, Nick worked with a cross\-functional team and led meetings to identify ways to reduce trashed materials\. He researched and recommended a capital investment in a production\-automation system with potential annual savings of $350,000, implemented manufacturing automation that reduced mis\-manufactured materials and saved more than $100,000 annually, and recommended a bargain\-cave addition and flash\-sale campaign to reduce aged materials\. He also automated sales and usage data for a procurement dashboard to improve purchasing accuracy and support demand tracking\. ### What did Nick do as a Henze Ag Innovator? Nick was a Henze Ag Innovator at Minnesota State University, Mankato\. He completed multiple leadership\-development programs, attended agribusiness conferences with industry leaders to learn about current events and the direction of the industry, and developed interpersonal relationships within the agribusiness field\. ### What construction experience does Nick have? Nick was a Laborer Foreman at Eagle Exterior Contractors LLC, where he took on additional responsibilities, worked extended hours to meet project deadlines, and at times managed teams of two to three providing services to customers\. He was also a Construction Laborer at Kotze Construction Co\., where he planned five daily deliveries for job sites, picked up materials throughout the Milwaukee area, maintained job\-site safety awareness and equipment standards, and emphasized professional customer service\. ### What customer\-facing experience does Nick have? Nick worked as a Bartender/Waiter at Eagle Springs Pub, providing customer service, opening and closing the restaurant, and completing nightly closing inventory\. He also worked as a Sales Specialist at Fleet Farm, helping customers identify suitable products, promoting company sales, and working to earn repeat business through attention to customer needs\. ### What is Nick's education? Nick earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Minnesota State University, Mankato\. He also studied Economics at Krakow University of Economics\. ### What procurement and contract\-negotiation experience does Nick have? Nick has negotiated and executed multi\-year, multimillion\-dollar contracts with more than 10 vendors, with attention to favorable pricing, collaboration, and regulatory compliance\. His CorVent work also includes supplier contracts, SLAs, scorecards, should\-costing, PPV mitigation, and supplier VA/VE\. ### How does Nick prefer to be contacted? Nick prefers not to be contacted by phone call\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/nick\-tanguay\-b228a2178