Brian Leicht
About Brian Leicht
Brian Leicht is the Senior Global Manager of Sourcing Resin Packaging at General Mills, with extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, and transportation strategy.
Current Position at General Mills
Brian Leicht serves as the Senior Global Manager in Sourcing Resin Packaging at General Mills. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he is responsible for overseeing the global procurement and sourcing strategies for resin packaging materials. His role involves significant interactions with suppliers and internal teams to ensure the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of these critical materials.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current role, Brian Leicht held several managerial positions at General Mills. From 2016 to 2017, he was the Senior Manager for Transportation Strategy and Operations for the Dry Channel. In this capacity, he was tasked with optimizing transportation logistics and ensuring smooth operations. Prior to that, from 2013 to 2016, he worked as the Sourcing Manager for Film and Flexible Packaging, managing procurement processes and supplier relationships in that domain.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Brian Leicht's career includes multiple roles at Procter & Gamble. Notably, he was the Retail Replenishment Leader for the Target Team from 2011 to 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also held positions as Senior Purchases Manager for Laminate Tubes and Purchasing Manager for Injection Molding, gaining expertise in procurement and supply chain management. His initial role at Procter & Gamble was as a Purchases MBA Co-op from 2007 to 2008.
Early Career in Accounting
Leicht began his professional journey in accounting, working at Raphael and Raphael LLP for 8 months and then at GMAC-RFC for 2 years. This foundational experience in financial management provided him with a strong understanding of corporate finance, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in procurement and supply chain management.
Educational Background
Brian Leicht holds a Master of Business Administration from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University, which he earned from 2006 to 2008. He also completed his undergraduate studies at Hope College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, further solidifying his foundational knowledge in business and management.