Christine Crews
About Christine Crews
Christine Crews serves as the Director of Inventory at Advance Auto Parts, where she has worked since 2019. With over 19 years of experience in business planning and operations, she has held various roles in notable companies, including Advance Auto Parts and Kroger.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Christine Crews serves as the Director of Inventory at Advance Auto Parts, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees inventory management strategies and initiatives, contributing to the company's operational efficiency. Her work is based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area, where she focuses on enhancing inventory processes to support the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Christine Crews has extensive experience at Advance Auto Parts, having worked in various roles over a span of 13 years. She served as the Senior Pricing Manager Operations from 2005 to 2015 and as the Senior Pricing Manager for Strategic Accounts from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Manager Inventory Management/Direct Import for one year in 2018-2019. Her roles involved managing pricing strategies and inventory management, contributing to the overall business planning and operational success.
Background in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Christine Crews studied at Penn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 1983 to 1987. This educational background laid the foundation for her career in inventory and supply chain management, equipping her with the knowledge necessary to excel in her roles within the industry.
Career History Prior to Advance Auto Parts
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Christine Crews worked in various positions that contributed to her expertise in inventory and operations. She was a Distribution Supervisor at Kroger for one year in 1988-1989 and worked as a Transportation Analyst at Sunoco Refining & Marketing from 1989 to 1992. These roles provided her with valuable experience in logistics and distribution management.
Expertise in Business Planning and Project Management
Christine Crews has over 19 years of experience in business planning, product management, pricing operations, and complex project management. She has worked with both Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt to new businesses and industries. Her focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration has driven successful enterprise initiatives throughout her career.