Joseph (Joe) Bird
About Joseph (Joe) Bird
Joseph (Joe) Bird is a Regional Planner for Market Availability at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2013. He has over 23 years of experience in inventory management and planning, having previously served as Inventory Manager at CARQUEST Auto Parts.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Joseph Bird has been employed at Advance Auto Parts as a Regional Planner - Market Availability since 2013. In this role, he focuses on regional inventory planning, ensuring that market availability aligns with corporate strategies. His responsibilities include coordinating product deployment across various supply chain departments, which enhances inventory management efficiency. Bird's tenure at Advance Auto Parts spans over 11 years, during which he has contributed to the company's operational success.
Previous Experience at CARQUEST Auto Parts
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Joseph Bird worked at CARQUEST Auto Parts as an Inventory Manager from 2001 to 2013. His 12 years in this position provided him with extensive experience in inventory management within the automotive parts sector. Bird's role involved overseeing inventory levels, optimizing stock availability, and implementing strategies to improve overall inventory efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Bird studied at SUNY Purchase, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he attended SUNY Morrisville, achieving an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree from 1987 to 1990. His educational background complements his extensive experience in regional inventory planning, particularly in market availability and management across corporate, wholesale, and retail environments.
Inventory Management Projects
In his current role, Joseph Bird coordinates product deployment across multiple supply chain departments to ensure efficient inventory management. He is involved in projects that specifically address inventory needs for new store acquisitions, which enhances market availability. His focus on strategic inventory planning plays a crucial role in supporting the operational goals of Advance Auto Parts.