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Wayne Coles

Supply Chain & Operations Executive | Fractional CSCO | SIOP, Logistics & Procurement Leadership

Jurisdiction

United States | Canada | Mexico | Brazil | Germany

Notable Employer

  • Director of Distribution, Fabrication Operations & Labor Services at K-HOVNANIAN HOMES
  • Director of Supply Chain & Operations Planning at AAF/FLANDERS
  • Logistics, Production, Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership at CONTITECH / VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Director of Distribution, Fabrication Operations & Labor ServicesNotable
2022 - 2025

Led multi-state distribution, fabrication operations, and labor optimization improving throughput and material readiness. • Delivered $840K annual savings through fabrication redesign, labor balancing, and optimized material flow. • Strengthened supply-demand visibility through improved forecasting alignment with procurement and operations. • Introduced structured planning processes improving consistency, quality, and operational reliability.

Director of Supply Chain & Operations PlanningNotable
2019 - 2022

• Oversaw forecasting, procurement alignment, demand planning, and global logistics across multiple facilities. • Produced $8M+ cost savings through strategic sourcing, flow optimization, and freight efficiency. • Improved forecast accuracy, reduced variability, and stabilized supply performance through enhanced SIOP cadence. • Directed 3PL operations, improving service levels, cycle time, and distribution efficiency.

Logistics, Production, Procurement & Supply Chain LeadershipNotable
2008 - 2022

Led North American logistics, distribution, replenishment flow, procurement strategy, and planning functions. • Achieved $14M+ annual savings through network redesign, consolidation, and scheduling optimization. • Increased throughput 15% by redesigning international inbound schedules and cross-border logistics structure. • Advised leadership throughout ownership transition (Goodyear → Carlyle), supporting strategic restructuring. • Managed carriers, 3PLs, and global suppliers ensuring continuity, service reliability, and cost control.

Education

Degree of Supply Chain ManagementAshford University
2012 - 2014
Degree of Business ManagementSouthwest Tennessee Community College
2008 - 2010

Skills

Core skills0
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Languages

English