Aaron Wade
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Results-oriented Director of Operations with an MBA and over 10 years of experience leading multi-location teams, optimizing inventory assets exceeding $30M, and supporting annual revenues surpassing $50M. Expertise in inventory strategy, demand forecasting, and data-driven performance enhancement within complex B2B and B2C environments. Recognized for cultivating high-performing teams, improving working capital efficiency, and leveraging analytics to drive profit growth, margin expansion, and cash flow improvement. Committed to operational excellence and delivering measurable results aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Inventory Control Manager
Ag Pro - John Deere Dealer
Ohio
01.2018 - 2026
- Enterprise leader responsible for inventory strategy and data analytics across a 36-location platform generating $50M+ in annual parts revenue.
- Provide executive oversight of $30M+ in inventory, aligning purchasing strategy, service levels, and capital deployment with ownership and financial objectives.
- Lead enterprise demand forecasting initiatives, using performance metrics and trend analysis to improve inventory turns and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
- Develop KPI dashboards and reporting frameworks to drive data-informed decisions across all locations.
- Partner with executive leadership to improve working capital efficiency, cash flow, and margin performance.
- Coach and support 36 location managers, strengthening inventory discipline, forecasting accuracy, and operational consistency at scale.
Service Operations Manager
Ohio CAT – Caterpillar Inc. Dealer
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Senior operations leader overseeing service execution, financial performance, and team development.
- Directed multi-functional teams with accountability for operational metrics, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
- Owned service KPIs and performance analytics, improving labor productivity, asset utilization, and profitability.
- Applied operational data to optimize fleet uptime, maintenance strategy, and resource allocation.
- Developed frontline leaders and technical teams to achieve divisional financial and operational targets.
Parts Operations Manager
Ohio CAT – Caterpillar Inc. Dealer
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Operations leader accountable for inventory integrity, forecasting accuracy, and sales enablement.
- Led end-to-end parts operations with responsibility for inventory accuracy, service levels, and revenue support.
- Built sales, inventory, and profitability forecasts to guide budgeting and operational planning.
- Implemented reporting tools and performance tracking systems to enhance visibility and decision-making.
- Recruited, trained, and developed teams aligned to KPI-driven performance standards and growth objectives.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Grand Canyon University
Skills
- Enterprise Inventory Management & Optimization
- Data Analytics, Forecasting & KPI Development
- Leadership across multiple locations
- Capital management optimization
- P&L Accountability & Financial Performance
- Leadership Development & Succession Planning
- Demand Planning & Sales Forecasting
- Efficiency enhancement
Timeline
Parts Inventory Control Manager
Ag Pro - John Deere Dealer
01.2018 - 2026
Service Operations Manager
Ohio CAT – Caterpillar Inc. Dealer
01.2014 - 01.2018
Parts Operations Manager
Ohio CAT – Caterpillar Inc. Dealer
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Grand Canyon University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Grand Canyon University