Nick Runde

Nick Runde is an experienced supply chain professional with a notable career spanning over two decades in various managerial roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Category Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric since April 2018 and as Director of Materials at Zodiac Aerospace, Nick is responsible for overseeing the supply chain for Tijuana plants. Previous positions include Materials Manager at Rain Bird and Sr. Materials Manager at Newell Rubbermaid, where significant cost savings and efficiency improvements were achieved. With expertise in supply chain stabilization, KPI implementation, vendor negotiations, and inventory management, Nick has a proven track record of enhancing operational performance and reducing costs. Nick holds an MBA in Finance and Management from the University of LaVerne and a BS in Supply Chain Management from Weber State University.