Nigel Rodger
About Nigel Rodger
Nigel Rodger is the Director of Sourcing for EMEA at Plexus Corp., a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked in various roles at companies such as Solectron, Flextronics, and BlackBerry.
Work at Plexus
Nigel Rodger has been employed at Plexus Corp. since 2015, where he currently holds the position of Director – Sourcing - EMEA. He has progressed through various roles within the company, including Senior Manager – Supply Chain - EMEA since 2017. His tenure at Plexus has spanned over eight years, during which he has contributed to the company's sourcing strategies and supply chain management in the EMEA region.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Plexus, Nigel Rodger accumulated extensive experience in supply chain management through various roles at Solectron, Flextronics, and BlackBerry. He worked at Solectron in multiple capacities, including Senior Buyer, Sourcing Manager, and Purchasing Section Leader, from 1995 to 2007. His role at Flextronics as Senior Regional Supplybase Manager lasted from 2007 to 2011, followed by a position at BlackBerry as Senior Commodity Manager/CPO & Global VMI Manager from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Nigel Rodger studied at Cowdenbeath High School and later attended the University of the West of Scotland, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from 2016 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and sourcing, equipping him with the necessary skills for his current role.
Career Timeline
Nigel Rodger's career in supply chain management began in 1995 at Solectron as an Expeditor. Over the years, he held various positions at Solectron, including Assistant Buyer, Buyer, and Purchasing Section Leader, before moving to roles at Flextronics and BlackBerry. His career reflects a steady progression through increasingly responsible positions in the field.