Brian C. McClain Jr
St Louis,MO
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain and Operations Leader with extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, logistics, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, execute complex projects, optimize supply chain processes, and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and productivity. Skilled in inventory management, resource allocation, process improvement, KPI analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Strong track record of leveraging data-driven insights, continuous improvement methodologies, and strategic leadership to streamline operations, improve performance, and deliver sustainable business results. Adept at aligning project objectives with organizational goals while leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, complex environments.
Overview
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Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
DRP Inventory Planner
Mars
Creve Coeur, Missouri
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted root cause analysis on errors in inventory records to enhance accuracy.
- Managed implementation of new software systems for efficient inventory management.
- Identified project risks and devised strategies for effective mitigation.
- Communicated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
- Monitored project progress to guarantee timely delivery of quality deliverables.
- Presented data analysis findings in a concise manner for stakeholder comprehension.
- Executed reconciliations of inventory balances on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as required.
- Created and maintained comprehensive reports on all facets of inventory control.
Supply Chain & Strategic Projects Manager
Mars
Creve Coeur, Missouri
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee supply chain operations for distribution requirements planning
- Led cross-functional teams to implement logistics improvements and efficiencies.
- Analyzed data to forecast demand and adjust supply plans accordingly.
- Led supply chain initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Improved FSC inventory accuracy by 43% in 1st quarter
- Manage new distribution hub launches in the United States
- Lead APD & OMP project initiatives
- Trained staff on supply chain best practices and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
- Directed project plans, schedules, and deliverables across cross-functional teams.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings and aligned expectations with project sponsors.
- Monitored budgets, timelines, and resource assignments throughout project phases.
- Prepared status updates, reports, and meeting notes for leadership review.
Operations and Logistics Manager
Nike
Saint Charles, Missouri
11.2019 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Leveraged data analysis to improve inventory visibility, mitigate supply chain risks, and optimize resource allocation.
- Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Partnered with Engineering, Planning, and Operations teams to identify process improvement opportunities and support digital operational initiatives.
- Handled procurement, logistics and recordkeeping to facilitate and enhance company operations.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives using operational data to increase efficiency, service levels, and inventory accuracy.
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport through effective client needs assessment and commitment to top satisfaction levels.
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.
- Utilized advanced analytics and forecasting methodologies to support inventory optimization and business planning decisions.
- Analyzed historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models and evaluate their accuracy.
- Built executive-level reporting and business performance reviews using forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and sales performance metrics.
- 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.
- Translated large data sets into actionable recommendations for leadership teams and key stakeholders.
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
World Wide Technology, Inc.
Saint Louis, Missouri
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed international and domestic vendor relationships to ensure reliable supply chain operations
- Managed enterprise projects requiring stakeholder alignment, governance, reporting, and performance measurement.
- 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.
- Led data-driven supply chain improvement initiatives utilizing operational metrics to enhance efficiency and reduce cost.
- Monitored progress on program implementation, documenting and communicating fulfillment of goals and encouraging consistency or adjustment in components.
- Developed reporting structures and project scorecards to improve visibility across business functions.
- 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.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure reliable supply chain operations.
Business Manager
Cintas Corporation
Saint Louis, Missouri
12.2015 - 07.2018
- Directly managed (9) of our customer facing Service Sales Representatives who provide pick-up and delivery of products and services to businesses
- 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.
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
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
Skills
Project Management
- Risk management
- S&OP coordination
- Project development and lifecycle
- Sprint planning
- Project management
- Risk mitigation
- Agile transformation
- Product owner collaboration
- Dashboard Development
- Data Visualization
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Data Management & Governance
Supply Chain & Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
- Manufacturing Operations
- Logistics Operations
- Distribution Management
- Demand Forecasting
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Continuous Improvement
Leadership & Transformation
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Change Management
- Program Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Governance
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Team Development
Systems
- SAP
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- Wrike
- Power BI
- Smartsheet
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (2019)
- End-to-End Supply Chain Immersion (2024)
- ASCM/APICS CPIM (In progress, 2027)
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
Supply Chain & Strategic Projects Manager
Mars
11.2024 - Current
DRP Inventory Planner
Mars
11.2024 - 12.2025
Sr. Assortment Planner (Remote)
Nike
01.2023 - 01.2024
Operations and Logistics Manager
Nike
11.2019 - 10.2024
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
World Wide Technology, Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2019
New Business Account Manager
Cintas
04.2017 - 01.2018
Business Manager
Cintas Corporation
12.2015 - 07.2018
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