Nick Tanguay
COO | Visionary Leader in Operational Optimization and Strategic Systems Deployment
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer at Dagger Machinery
- Location
- Fargo, ND, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nick Tanguay
I am a strategic, visionary, and solutions-driven leader specializing in end-to-end supply chain and procurement, with a track record of building agile, high-performing operations in highly regulated industries. From scaling a medical device start-up’s supply chain from scratch to steering a Fortune 200 fleet of vehicles across 125+ locations, I excel at turning complex logistical challenges into streamlined, cost-effective, and future-ready solutions.Through close partnerships with executive leadership, finance, operations, IT, legal, and R&D, I orchestrate multi-million-dollar procurement initiatives, pioneer inventory optimization strategies, and champion data-driven transformations that unlock measurable cost savings and efficiency gains. My passion lies in bridging strategic vision with day-to-day execution—driving operational resilience, reducing risk, and always delivering on promises.SPECIALTIES: Supply Chain Optimization & Scalability | End-to-End Procurement & Contract Negotiation | ERP Implementation & Systems Integration | Inventory Management & Strategic Stocking | Cross-functional Team Leadership & Development | Fleet & Logistics Management | Data Analytics & KPI-Driven Decision-MakingCAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Built a full-scale supply chain infrastructure for a rapidly growing medical device company—enabling real-time inventory visibility, standardized packaging/labeling, and optimized shipping processes.• Strategically managed a $500M annual equipment inventory across 33 locations, aligning multi-region stakeholders around unified procurement methodologies.• Led the overhaul of a manual fleet system into an automated ERP solution for a Fortune 200 company streamlining management of vehicles while significantly reducing administrative overhead.• Negotiated and executed multi-year, multimillion-dollar contracts with 10+ vendors, ensuring favorable pricing, seamless collaboration, and regulatory compliance.I thrive in fast-paced environments where thinking on my feet, strategizing, and leading by example are second nature—skills I’ve sharpened in both startup and billion-dollar public company settings. I’m never afraid to roll up my sleeves alongside my team, yet I prioritize giving people the trust and space they need to innovate and grow. Fueled by a genuine willingness to learn, adapt, and step outside my comfort zone, I bring a relentless drive to any challenge I take on. If you’re looking for a leader who can combine strategic foresight with hands-on execution, let’s connect!
Experience
Chief Operating Officer
Dec 2025 — Present
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S. Economics
2017 — 2020
Krakow University of Economics
Economics
2018 — 2018
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