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Lucas McLean

Ops & Finance Leader | Strategic Finance Advisor | Systems Integration Expert

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Operations & Supply Chain

Supply Chain Optimization Business Process Automation Vendor Management International Operations

About Me

I’m a fractional operations leader who partners with founders, startups, and SMBs to turn operational complexity into a competitive advantage. By streamlining systems and automating workflows, I help companies connect their CRM, finance, inventory, and fulfillment tools into one cohesive engine.


The result?


- Faster execution and fewer bottlenecks

- Lower overhead and reduced admin burden

- Scalable backends that grow with the business

- Freed-up founder time to focus on strategy, fundraising, and customers


My mission is simple: help growth-minded businesses unlock efficiency, increase margins, and build the operational confidence to scale.


I specialize in the CPG and eCommerce space, where operational efficiency directly drives margin and growth. I help brands streamline everything from supply chain and inventory management to order fulfillment and customer experience by integrating tools across CRM, finance, logistics, and marketing. With a focus on workflow automation and scalable backend systems, I enable CPG and eCommerce founders to reduce costs, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and respond faster to customer demand. The result is leaner operations, improved cash flow, and the confidence for founders to delegate and focus on scaling their brand.

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