Timothy Hatch
About Timothy Hatch
Timothy Hatch is a Manager of Merchandise Operations specializing in Data Governance at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in demand planning and inventory management, having held various positions at companies such as OfficeMax, Bath & Body Works, and Sears Holdings Corporation.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Timothy Hatch currently holds the position of Manager Merchandise Operations (Data Governance) at Advance Auto Parts. He has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Gainesville, Florida. In this capacity, he works with project teams to align data for a future Enterprise merchandising platform. His responsibilities include running SQL queries to identify data integrity issues and collaborating with merchants to resolve them.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Timothy Hatch has extensive experience at Advance Auto Parts, having worked in various roles since 2014. He served as a Sr. Demand Planner from 2014 to 2015, followed by a position as JDA Administrator & Process Improvement from 2015 to 2019. He then transitioned to Manager Inventory Transformation from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Advance Auto Parts spans multiple locations, including Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and Gainesville, Florida.
Experience at OfficeMax
Timothy Hatch worked at OfficeMax for several years in various roles related to demand planning and inventory management. His positions included Demand Planner & Inventory Management from 2005 to 2006 and again from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Sr. Demand Planner & Inventory Management from 2006 to 2007 and as a Buyer (Retail Category Manager) from 2008 to 2010. His experience at OfficeMax contributed to his expertise in inventory management.
Educational Background
Timothy Hatch studied at North Carolina State University, where he earned a degree in Finance with a focus on Business Management. His studies took place from 1996 to 2000, providing him with a solid foundation in financial principles and management practices that have informed his career in inventory and demand planning.
Internship Experience
Timothy Hatch gained valuable experience through several internships during his education. He worked at Nortel Networks in two roles: as a Cost Management Analyst from 1998 to 1999 and in New Business Planning from 1999 to 2000. Additionally, he interned at IBM as a NonBMC Inventory Planning Cooperative Education intern from 2000 to 2001. These internships contributed to his understanding of inventory planning and management.