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Brian C. McClain Jr

St Louis,MO

Summary

Strategic Senior Manager with over seven years of leadership experience at Nike, focusing on business development, strategy, and operations. Proficient in leveraging consumer insights and market trends to develop innovative brand and retail strategies. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams and forging significant retail partnerships that enhance brand authenticity and marketplace positioning. Dedicated to promoting an inclusive team culture while driving sustainable business growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations and Logistics Manager

Nike
Saint Charles, Missouri
11.2019 - Current
  • Setting priorities and coordinating the work activities to achieve operational goals and deadlines, ensuring on time delivery of products to customers
  • Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
  • Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
  • Handled procurement, logistics and recordkeeping to facilitate and enhance company operations.
  • Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
  • Determined inventory goals, product stock and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
  • Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs.
  • Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
  • Rolled out new training program to two locations which centralized Logistics onboarding processes and improved control over time and costs.

DRP Inventory Planner

Mars
Saint Charles , MO
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed root cause analysis of errors in inventory records.
  • Managed the implementation of new software systems for managing inventory levels.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Performed daily, weekly, or monthly reconciliations of inventory balances as required by management.
  • Created and maintained detailed reports related to all aspects of inventory control.

Sr. Assortment Planner (Remote)

Nike
Portland, Oregon
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed and maintained accurate demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons.
  • Analyzed historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models and evaluate their accuracy.
  • Conducted monthly business reviews with stakeholders to review key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy and inventory turns.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within the S&OP process.
  • Managed relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials according to production schedules.
  • Coordinated cross-functional meetings with internal departments to discuss supply chain strategies.
  • Created reports analyzing inventory levels, supplier performance metrics, cost savings initiatives.
  • Performed gap analyses between current inventory levels and projected needs in order to anticipate any potential shortages or overages.

Sr. Supply Chain Manager

World Wide Technology, Inc.
Saint Louis, Missouri
07.2018 - 11.2019
  • Collaborated with functional managers to develop program resource plans and assign program resources.
  • Implemented new or improved supply chain processes to enhance efficiency or performance.
  • Contributed to corporate strategy initiatives management across teams through accountability, communication and reporting.
  • Monitored progress on program implementation, documenting and communicating fulfillment of goals and encouraging consistency or adjustment in components.
  • Managed special projects to increase revenue and customer numbers while reducing costs and streamlining processes.
  • Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
  • Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
  • Monitored suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements.

Business Manager

Cintas Corporation
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Directly managed (9) of our customer facing Service Sales Representatives who provide pick-up and delivery of products and services to businesses
  • Managed a portfolio of 400+ accounts with doing quarterly 180 touchpoints
  • Responsibilities includes hiring, developing, recruiting, managing budgets, coaching and developing and performance management
  • Providing leadership by fostering a safe working environment
  • Training my team on effective sales techniques & performing goodwill of customers at the customer site while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Managing portfolio’s, budgets, and operational functions.
  • Managed a team of account managers in order to maximize sales opportunities.

New Business Account Manager

Cintas
Saint Louis, Missouri
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Exceeded Quarterly goal first month out of training, selling $1200 of new business
  • Developed strong customer rapport, established sound business relationships, and maintain a thorough knowledge of each account
  • Negotiated large contracts & agreements for new/current business
  • Implemented Marketing strategies to source to potential customers

Operations Management Trainee

Cintas
Saint Louis, Missouri
12.2015 - 04.2017
  • Managed day to day operations of location through leadership while providing insight to (43) employees to improve workflow and efficiency
  • Successfully Completed the Operations Management Trainee program
  • Worked and learned the essentials of corporate management through structured management rotations in Service, Production, Six Sigma, Human Resources, Office Management, and Sales
  • Production (Lead)- Through Six Sigma Developed new production line process resulting in location $130,000 annually net increase
  • Ordering, processing & managing inventory of Cintas products
  • Managed MSDS binder for Safety Audit

CAD Technician II

City of St. Louis, Lambert-St
Saint Louis, Missouri
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Transferred raw survey data into Computer Aided Drawings
  • Managed 1.2 million square footage of Saint Louis Lambert International Airport’s property
  • Verified AS-BUILT conditions to confirm they match the CAD backgrounds
  • Prepared exhibits for executive leadership meetings
  • Measured existing facilities to improve the accuracy.

Application Development Intern

State Farm, Mobile
Jackson , Mississippi
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Developed mobile applications for Jackson State University’s use
  • Managed a team of student developers to secure sufficient results
  • Compiling creative ideas to create applications for both Apple and Android platforms

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology, Civil Engineering

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Skills

  • Excellent Communicator
  • Planning Expertise
  • Executive Account Management
  • Supply Chain (S&IP)
  • Manufacturing (S&IP)
  • Risk Management
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Skilled in Microsoft Suite
  • Data Management
  • Analytical
  • ERP Requisition Management
  • Customer engagement
  • Brand Promotion
  • Demand forecasting
  • Project management

Certification

  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Executive Steering Committee Leader (Cintas 2016-2019)

Affiliations

  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated member (Active Mentor and Social Action Committee Member)
  • Rides N' School Supplies (Community, Nonprofit Organization) Annual contributor & volunteer)
  • Better Off in College Outreach Program(Community, Nonprofit Organization) Co-Founder

Timeline

DRP Inventory Planner

Mars
10.2024 - Current

Sr. Assortment Planner (Remote)

Nike
01.2023 - 01.2024

Operations and Logistics Manager

Nike
11.2019 - Current

Sr. Supply Chain Manager

World Wide Technology, Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2019

Business Manager

Cintas Corporation
01.2018 - 07.2018

New Business Account Manager

Cintas
04.2017 - 01.2018

Operations Management Trainee

Cintas
12.2015 - 04.2017

CAD Technician II

City of St. Louis, Lambert-St
05.2015 - 12.2015

Application Development Intern

State Farm, Mobile
09.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology, Civil Engineering

Jackson State University

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