VP, Front Room Merchandising & Category Strategy

Advance Auto Parts; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Front Room Merchandising to provide enterprise leadership across DIY, Professional, and eCommerce channels. The role drives category strategy, portfolio performance, and merchandising execution with a focus on sales, margin, inventory, and cash flow at the enterprise level.

Hybrid work arrangement is available, based at the Raleigh headquarters. The position requires 15+ years in related fields and 7-10+ years of people leadership, with

Qualifications

• 15+ years in category management, merchandising, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of significant people leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering sales, margin, and working capital goals.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise category strategy and portfolio leadership across DIY, Professional, and eCommerce channels.
• Own portfolio-level performance metrics: sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and cash flow.
• Define supplier strategy and manage high-value negotiations with strategic partners.
• Translate corporate vision into category priorities and measurable execution across functions.

Skills

Category management

Merchandising

Strategic leadership

Supplier management

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Business strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Front Room Merchandising to provide enterprise leadership across DIY, Professional, and eCommerce channels. The role drives category strategy, portfolio performance, and merchandising execution with a focus on sales, margin, inventory, and cash flow at the enterprise level.

Hybrid work arrangement is available, based at the Raleigh headquarters. The position requires 15+ years in related fields and 7-10+ years of people leadership, with