Brian Zelner
About Brian Zelner
Brian Zelner is the Vice President of Logistics, Distribution & Integrated Planning at TOMS in Greater Los Angeles Area, with over 10 years of experience in change management and strategy development.
Title and Position
Brian Zelner is the Vice President of Logistics, Distribution & Integrated Planning at TOMS in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing logistics and distribution operations, integrated planning, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Professional Experience at TOMS
At TOMS, Brian Zelner has led several initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs. He implemented a new integrated planning system that improved supply chain efficiency by 20% and developed a logistics strategy that reduced distribution costs by 15%. Additionally, he played a key role in expanding TOMS' distribution network to international markets and has mentored a team of over 50 professionals.
Previous Roles at Bain & Company
Before joining TOMS, Brian Zelner worked at Bain & Company as a Case Team Leader from 2013 to 2016 and as a Summer Associate in 2011. During his time at Bain & Company, he was involved in strategy development and performance improvement initiatives in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Work at Pinnacle Entertainment
Brian Zelner's career also includes various roles at Pinnacle Entertainment. He served as Marketing Analytics Manager from 2007 to 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and as Sr Operations Analyst at L'Auberge du Lac from 2006 to 2007 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Additionally, he worked as a Budget and Financial Analyst at Boomtown Casino New Orleans from 2005 to 2006 and participated in the Executive Development Program from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Academic Achievements
Brian Zelner holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (2010-2012) and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law (2009-2012). He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business (2000-2004).
Expertise in Logistics and Distribution
With over 10 years of experience in change management and strategy development, Brian Zelner specializes in performance improvement initiatives within the logistics and distribution sectors. His work at TOMS has involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.