Dean Bain
About Dean Bain
Dean Bain is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Coupa Software and VP Membership at Nashville CSCMP Roundtable, with a diverse background in sales and supply chain management.
Current Company
Dean Bain is currently working at Coupa Software, a renowned provider of business spend management solutions. He holds the position of Senior Vice President Supply Chain. His role involves overseeing and optimizing supply chain operations while developing strategies to improve efficiency and drive organizational growth.
Previous Experience
Dean Bain has a wealth of experience in various senior roles. Prior to his current position at Coupa Software, he served as Senior Vice President at Syncron from 2021 to 2023, and had multiple roles at Blue Yonder including Vice President, Sales - Discrete Manufacturing from 2019 to 2021, Director of Sales - Discrete Manufacturing from 2018 to 2019, and Customer Executive from 2012 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked at UPS and DHL Express in various account executive positions, and as Senior Exhibit Sales Representative at Tradetec Skyline.
Founding and Early Career
Dean Bain founded Tool Tech International at the young age of 20 and led the company as CEO from 2002 to 2005. This entrepreneurial experience helped him develop a strong foundation in business management and strategic planning, which he carried forward into his future roles. He also honed his skills in sales and customer relations during his early career at Tradetec Skyline.
Education and Expertise
Dean Bain holds a BS in Marketing from the University of Phoenix, achieved between 2004 and 2006, and studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 1998 to 2001. His expertise spans across multiple industries including Automotive OEM, Industrial Manufacturing & Distribution, Electrical Distribution, and High Tech. His core competencies include Global Sales Leadership, Strategic Planning & Execution, Executive Negotiations, Cloud/SaaS/Perpetual Licensing, General Management, Team Building & Leadership, and Sales Change Management.
Professional Philosophy
Dean Bain treats every professional opportunity as a personal investment, managed with passion, dedication, and pride. This philosophy was forged from his early experiences founding a start-up business. He applies this mindset to each role he undertakes, ensuring that he approaches each challenge with the same level of commitment and enthusiasm.