Laurie Procopio
About Laurie Procopio
Laurie Procopio serves as the Vice President of Merchandising and Category Executive at Advance Auto Parts, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in product supply and category management, she previously held leadership roles at CARQUEST Auto Parts and Caterpillar Inc.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Laurie Procopio currently serves as Vice President Of Merchandising and Category Executive at Advance Auto Parts. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's merchandising strategies and category management initiatives. Prior to this role, she was the Director of Category Management at Advance Auto Parts from 2018 to 2021, where she focused on optimizing product categories and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.
Experience at CARQUEST Auto Parts
Laurie Procopio worked at CARQUEST Auto Parts from 2010 to 2018, where she held several key positions. She began as Director of Demand Planning for a brief period before advancing to Senior Director of Demand Management. Her final role at CARQUEST was Vice President of Product Supply, where she managed product supply chains and inventory strategies for five years.
Career at Caterpillar Inc.
Laurie Procopio's career includes significant experience at Caterpillar Inc., where she worked from 1999 to 2008. She started as a Procurement Engineer and later became a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. Procopio also served as Supply Chain Materials Manager, where she focused on enhancing supply chain processes and materials management.
Educational Background
Laurie Procopio studied at Bowling Green State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from 1994 to 1998. This educational foundation has supported her extensive career in supply chain management and merchandising.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Laurie Procopio possesses technical expertise in Six Sigma Black Belt and Process Improvement, which she has applied throughout her career to enhance operational efficiency. She is skilled in Category Management and Supply & Demand, and is recognized for her ability to navigate complex organizational structures while developing talented teams.