Christopher Gado, MBA
About Christopher Gado, MBA
Christopher Gado, MBA, is a Manager of Merchandise Operations at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in business operations and project management across various roles at Advance Auto Parts and other companies.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Christopher Gado serves as the Manager of Merchandise Operations at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing merchandise strategies and operations within the company. His leadership contributes to the effective management of inventory and merchandise planning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Prior to his current role, Christopher Gado held multiple positions at Advance Auto Parts. He worked as a Project Manager for Omni-Channel Digital Transformation and Dynamic Assortment Transformation from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Business Process Lead in Inventory Planning and Data Governance from 2019 to 2022. His experience includes leading transformative projects and developing operational strategies.
Education and Qualifications
Christopher Gado earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from SUNY Empire State College, completing his studies from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Florida Atlantic University between 2013 and 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in business operations and management.
Career Background
Christopher Gado has a diverse career spanning various roles in business operations and management. He worked at Felice & Ehrlich, Attorneys at Law as Director of Business Operations from 2012 to 2015. His earlier experience includes positions at Target, Best Buy, and OfficeMax, where he developed skills in sales, operations, and inventory management.
Skills and Expertise
Christopher Gado is recognized for his ability to connect strategy with execution, simplifying complex processes. He has led data profiling efforts during large-scale system implementations and coordinated activities between enterprise architecture and data owners to establish data quality standards. His focus on process improvement and meticulous organization has made him a preferred leader for special projects.