Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Inventory, Merchandising, Finance, Technology, and Store Operations teams.
• Communicate insights clearly and effectively to audiences ranging from analysts to senior leaders.
• Explain not just what the data says, but why it matters and how it should influence decisions.
• Influence without authority by building trust, credibility, and strong business understanding.

What Makes You Successful in This Role?

• You are energized by complex, ambiguous problems and comfortable operating without a predefined playbook.
• You are deeply analytical, but always focused on real-world business outcomes, not just analysis.
• You balance strategic thinking with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset.
• You are curious, proactive, and driven to make things better—even when the path forward is not obvious or challenging.
• You can move seamlessly between data, strategy, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

Core Skills & Capabilities

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of supply chain tradeoffs, financial drivers, and operational impacts.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex analyses and recommendations, including the “why” and “how,” to cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL skills required; experience working with large, multi-source datasets.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort building analytical models and financial impact assessments.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Python, R) preferred.
• Experience working with supply chain, inventory, or operations data strongly preferred.

Certifications, Experience, and Education

• Experience:
  • 4+ years of experience in supply chain analytics, strategy, consulting, business analytics, or a related field.
  • Experience in retail, distribution, e-commerce, or consumer-focused supply chain environments strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of driving business impact through data-driven insights.
  • SQL & analytical proficiency will be assessed as part of the interview process.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Operations Research, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) preferred but not required.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to shape the future of Supply Chain at Advance Auto Parts.
• High visibility and exposure to senior leaders.
• A seat at the table for strategic decision making—not just reporting results.
• A team culture that values curiosity, ownership, and meaningful impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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