Gregory Shea
About Gregory Shea
Gregory Shea is an Inventory Specialist with over 21 years of experience at Advance Auto Parts. He previously held management positions at Food Lion and worked as a Sales Representative for Keebler Company.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Gregory Shea has been employed at Advance Auto Parts since 2003, serving as an Inventory Specialist for 21 years. In this role, he supervises parts distribution to 30 assigned retail stores and provides surge assistance to an additional 40 stores. Shea has played a significant role in enhancing inventory management practices within the company. He participated in a corporate inventory improvement team, selected as one of only 12 employees across the entire organization. Additionally, he implemented a new method aimed at increasing on-hand inventory accuracy and reducing shrink.
Previous Experience at Food Lion
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Gregory Shea worked at Food Lion in various management roles from 1993 to 2004. His tenure spanned 11 years and included positions in the Chapel Hill area, Charlotte, Lenoir, and Taylorsville. During this time, he supervised a team of 11 drivers and warehouse personnel. Prior to this, he also worked in store management at Food Lion from 1989 to 1997 in the Raleigh-Durham area, accumulating a total of 19 years of experience in the grocery retail sector.
Experience at Keebler Company
Gregory Shea served as a Sales Representative for Keebler Company from 1997 to 1999. His role involved managing sales operations in the Raleigh-Durham area for a period of two years. This position contributed to his overall experience in inventory and sales management, further enhancing his skill set in the retail industry.
Education and Expertise
Gregory Shea studied at North Carolina State University from 1983 to 1986, where he achieved a degree in Computer Science. Prior to this, he completed a College Prep program at North Mecklenburg High School from 1980 to 1983. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in inventory management and operational efficiency.