Jamie Coffey
About Jamie Coffey
Jamie Coffey is a Category Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in retail and merchandising, having held various positions at companies such as Great Outdoor Provision Co. and Stage Stores.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Jamie Coffey has been serving as the Category Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2020. In this role, Coffey is responsible for overseeing product categories, managing inventory, and developing strategies to enhance sales performance. Prior to this position, Coffey worked as an Assistant Category Manager at Advance Auto Parts from 2018 to 2020, where responsibilities included assisting in category planning and execution.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Jamie Coffey held several positions in retail management. Coffey worked at Great Outdoor Provision Co. as Buyer Support from 2015 to 2018, contributing to the buying process and vendor relations. Additionally, Coffey served as an Assistant Buyer for Menswear at MCCS for nine months in 2012-2013, and as a Seasonal Buyer at Patio Options for six months in 2013. Coffey also gained experience as a Merchandiser at Great Outdoor Provision Co. from 2013 to 2014 and as an Associate Buyer for Ladies Shoes at Stage Stores from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Coffey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Merchandising with a minor in Business Management from East Carolina University. Coffey attended the university from 2006 to 2010, acquiring knowledge and skills relevant to retail and merchandising. This educational background supports Coffey's expertise in category management and buying roles within the retail industry.
Career Timeline
Jamie Coffey's career in retail spans over a decade, beginning with an Associate Buyer role at Stage Stores from 2010 to 2012. Following this, Coffey worked in various capacities, including Assistant Buyer at MCCS and Seasonal Buyer at Patio Options. The progression continued with roles at Great Outdoor Provision Co. as a Buyer Support and Merchandiser, leading to the current position at Advance Auto Parts.