Rick Govern
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Jason Herin
Rick is an outstanding distribution professional with excellent Communication, Execution and General Management skills. He has a great balance between high level strategic thought process and tactical execution. His diverse background in Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing across both electrical and utility markets, give him a great pedigree and the requisite skill set to excel in a wide variety of rolls throughout industry.
Jason Herin
Rick is an outstanding distribution professional with excellent Communication, Execution and General Management skills. He has a great balance between high level strategic thought process and tactical execution. His diverse background in Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing across both electrical and utility markets, give him a great pedigree and the requisite skill set to excel in a wide variety of rolls throughout industry.
Jason Herin
Rick is an outstanding distribution professional with excellent Communication, Execution and General Management skills. He has a great balance between high level strategic thought process and tactical execution. His diverse background in Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing across both electrical and utility markets, give him a great pedigree and the requisite skill set to excel in a wide variety of rolls throughout industry.
Jason Herin
Rick is an outstanding distribution professional with excellent Communication, Execution and General Management skills. He has a great balance between high level strategic thought process and tactical execution. His diverse background in Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Sourcing across both electrical and utility markets, give him a great pedigree and the requisite skill set to excel in a wide variety of rolls throughout industry.
Experience
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CEEUS, Inc.
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Supplier Relations
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Aug 2022 - Present
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WESCO Distribution
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics and Storage
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supplier Relations Manager - Utility Broadband Solutions
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
Responsible for providing strategic leadership to partner effectively with suppliers to deliver sales growth, margin expansion, and SG&A efficiency throughout the organization. Develop comprehensive strategic and operational business plans with key suppliers to achieve mutual results and ensure alignment between companies. Manage supplier business to increase sales and profitability with preferred suppliers.
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National Supply Chain Manager
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Dec 2016 - Aug 2019
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
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HD Supply
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United States
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Wholesale
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700 & Above Employee
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Key Account Manager
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Jul 2012 - Apr 2014
Responsibility for managing all electric utility business for HD Supply in South Carolina; driving material standardizations and engineering approval amongst my customer base. I successfully increased sales by over 30% within my first year in the territory. Responsibility for managing all electric utility business for HD Supply in South Carolina; driving material standardizations and engineering approval amongst my customer base. I successfully increased sales by over 30% within my first year in the territory.
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Nuclear Alliance Manager
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2012
Directed national sales team with responsibility for over $15M in annual business in 8 nuclear power generation facilities for two of the largest investor owned utilities in the country.
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Operations Manager
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May 2009 - Jan 2011
Provided leadership to 28 direct reports; reviewed and balanced workloads, hired new employees, carried out performance appraisals, directed training and development of staff, and carried out disciplinary action.
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Sourcing Specialist
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Mar 2008 - May 2009
Developed and implemented purchasing strategies, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and inventory functions for all material designated for large integrated supply customer.
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Scott Electric
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United States
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Investment Management
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Buyer
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Jul 2002 - Mar 2008
Responsible for strategic and tactical sourcing and contract negotiation strategies for the acquisition of all goods and services for assigned areas, totaling over $8M annually. Responsible for strategic and tactical sourcing and contract negotiation strategies for the acquisition of all goods and services for assigned areas, totaling over $8M annually.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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SRA
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Oct 1995 - Oct 1999
Aircraft maintenance & repair Aircraft maintenance & repair
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