John Rau
About John Rau
John Rau is the Director of Customer Management at Plexus Corp., a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in production planning and management, having worked at various companies including Berkeley Systems, Flextronics International, and NVIDIA.
Current Role at Plexus Corp.
John Rau serves as the Director of Customer Management at Plexus Corp. since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing customer relationships and ensuring that client needs are met effectively. His leadership in customer management contributes to the overall success of the company in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current position, John Rau held various roles in supply chain management. He worked at Flextronics International as a Senior Director of Program Management from 2008 to 2014. Before that, he served as a Global Account Manager at Flextronics from 1999 to 2006 and as a Senior Production Planner and Master Scheduler from 1997 to 1999. His experience spans over two decades in the industry.
Experience at NVIDIA
John Rau worked at NVIDIA as the Director of Demand Planning from 2006 to 2008. In this position, he was responsible for managing demand forecasting and ensuring that supply met customer needs. His tenure at NVIDIA added to his expertise in demand planning within the technology sector.
Education and Academic Background
John Rau earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from California State University, Chico, between 1988 and 1992. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various management roles.
Early Career at Berkeley Systems
John Rau began his career at Berkeley Systems, where he worked as a Production Planner and Production/Inventory Supervisor from 1994 to 1997. This early experience in production planning laid the groundwork for his future roles in supply chain and customer management.