Debbie Skorupa
About Debbie Skorupa
Debbie Skorupa is a Senior Category Manager at Advance Auto Parts, specializing in appearance chemicals, accessories, and air fresheners. She has over three decades of experience in category management, having previously worked at 7-Eleven and ExxonMobil Corporation.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Debbie Skorupa has served as a Senior Category Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2014. In this role, she specializes in the buying of appearance chemicals, accessories, and air fresheners. Her responsibilities include utilizing customer insights to enhance profit margins and improve overall financial performance. Skorupa focuses on developing realistic solutions aimed at driving repeatable sales growth, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in the automotive retail sector.
Previous Experience at 7-Eleven
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Debbie Skorupa worked at 7-Eleven as a Category Manager for Packaged Foods from 2011 to 2014. During her three years in this position, based in Dallas, TX, she was responsible for managing product categories and optimizing inventory to meet customer demand. Her experience at 7-Eleven added to her expertise in retail management and category strategy.
Career at ExxonMobil Corporation
Debbie Skorupa spent 26 years at ExxonMobil Corporation, where she held the position of Category Specialist from 1985 to 2011 in Fairfax, VA. Her long tenure in the petroleum industry provided her with extensive experience in category management and strategic sourcing. This background has equipped her with a deep understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior in a competitive industry.
Education and Expertise
Debbie Skorupa earned her Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Bradley University, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. This educational background has contributed to her skills in communication and marketing, which are essential in her roles within category management and retail strategy.