James A. Shuman
About James A. Shuman
James A. Shuman serves as the Vice President of Sales Development & Operations at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in business administration and has held various leadership roles within the company, contributing to significant growth and operational improvements.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
James A. Shuman currently serves as Vice President of Sales Development & Operations at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2022. He operates remotely from Lexington, South Carolina. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Director of Sales Development & Operations from 2018 to 2022, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His career at Advance Auto Parts began as Director of Sales Development from 2016 to 2018. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in various strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
James A. Shuman studied Business Administration and Management at Columbia Southern University, where he earned a B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Development from 2017 to 2018. He completed his secondary education at Gilbert High School. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales development and operations within the automotive industry.
Background
James A. Shuman has a strong background in sales development and operations, particularly within the automotive sector. His career at Advance Auto Parts spans several key roles, allowing him to build expertise in managing large teams and complex operational processes. His experience includes overseeing significant projects that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency.
Achievements
During his time at Advance Auto Parts, James A. Shuman has led several impactful initiatives. He defined a future B2B operating model that supported a major acquisition integration, resulting in significant year-over-year growth. He also identified a $2M opportunity in enterprise data quality, establishing the organization's first data governance practice, which improved customer data quality. Additionally, he managed a P&L exceeding $10M in annual SG&A, demonstrating his capability in financial oversight and strategic management.