Addie Flyte
About Addie Flyte
Addie Flyte is an Assistant Category Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in sales and management, with previous roles at Southern Wine & Spirits, The Michaels Companies, and other organizations.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Addie Flyte currently serves as the Assistant Category Manager at Advance Auto Parts, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for new item creation and conducting planogram reviews to optimize product placement and enhance sales performance. She collaborates with various internal departments, including Pricing, Marketing, and Inventory, to ensure competitive market positioning.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Before her current role, Addie Flyte worked at Advance Auto Parts as an Account Manager for Data and Pricing from 2018 to 2019. During this time, she focused on managing data and pricing strategies within the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. Her experience in this position contributed to her understanding of inventory management and sales forecasting.
Work History in the Retail Sector
Addie Flyte has extensive experience in the retail sector. She worked at The Michaels Companies, Inc. as a Front End Supervisor from 2007 to 2013, where she gained valuable insights into customer service and operational management. Additionally, she served as a Brand Ambassador for Southern Wine & Spirits in 2014, where she promoted products in the Greater St. Louis Area.
Education and Expertise
Addie Flyte earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Her academic background supports her expertise in vendor negotiation and supplier performance monitoring, which she utilizes to achieve business goals in her current role.
Contract Project Analyst Experience
In 2017, Addie Flyte worked as a Contract Project Analyst at Insight Global for 11 months in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. This role allowed her to develop analytical skills and project management capabilities, further enhancing her professional profile.