Sarah Young
About Sarah Young
Sarah Young is a Business Analyst with over a decade of experience at Advance Auto Parts, where she has contributed to various projects including the GPI acquisition integration analysis. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of South Carolina-Columbia and has previously worked at NCR Corporation and GIS.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Sarah Young has been employed at Advance Auto Parts as a Business Analyst since 2014. During her tenure, she has contributed to various projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and data integration. Notably, she played a key role in the integration analysis for the GPI acquisition, focusing on the integration of sales and inventory data. Prior to her current role, she worked at Advance Auto Parts from 2012 to 2013, where she gained valuable experience in business analysis.
Previous Experience at NCR Corporation
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Sarah Young worked at NCR Corporation as a Professional Services Consultant from 1997 to 2005. Based in Atlanta, GA, she spent eight years in this role, where she developed her skills in consulting and business analysis. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in the automotive and technology sectors.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Young earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. Her educational background in statistics provides her with a strong analytical foundation, which she applies in her role as a Business Analyst. This expertise is evident in her involvement in projects that enhance operational efficiency and optimize product offerings.
Contributions to Business Solutions
Throughout her career, Sarah Young has participated in the development of several business solutions. At GIS, she worked as a Business Analyst from 2010 to 2012, where she contributed to the development of an Ordering and Fulfillment system. Additionally, she was involved in creating an Assortment Planning and Product Mix solution and implementing a Centralized Pricing system at Advance Auto Parts. These initiatives demonstrate her commitment to improving business processes.
Role in Workforce Management Solutions
In her current role at Advance Auto Parts, Sarah Young has contributed to the development of a Workforce Management solution. This project aims to enhance the management of workforce resources, ensuring that the company operates efficiently. Her involvement in such initiatives highlights her focus on operational improvement and strategic planning.