Aderito Da Cruz
About Aderito Da Cruz
Aderito Da Cruz serves as a District Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2009. He holds a Master of Science in Operations Management and Supervision from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in retail management, having previously worked at CVS Caremark Corporation.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Aderito Da Cruz has been serving as a District Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2009. In this role, he oversees the operations and leadership of 15 store teams located in central New Jersey. His responsibilities include ensuring effective management practices and operational efficiency across the district. He emphasizes people development and profit improvement as key components of his management strategy.
Education and Expertise
Aderito Da Cruz holds a Master of Science (MS) in Operations Management and Supervision from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1995 to 1997. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Kean University, attending from 1989 to 1993. His educational background supports his strong focus on strategic planning, detailed analytics, and execution in his professional role.
Background
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Aderito Da Cruz worked at CVS Caremark Corporation for a total of 16 years. He started as a Store Manager from 1993 to 1999, managing locations in Hoboken, Jersey City, Nutley, and Kearny. He then advanced to the position of District Manager from 1999 to 2009, overseeing operations in Hudson and Bergen County, New Jersey. This extensive experience in retail management has contributed to his current role.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Aderito Da Cruz has demonstrated a commitment to people development and profit improvement. His leadership in managing multiple store teams has led to enhanced operational performance in his districts. His strategic planning and execution skills have been instrumental in achieving business objectives and fostering team growth.