Travis Draper
About Travis Draper
Travis Draper is a Demand Planner with extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked for several companies including Butterball, LLC and Kids2. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Grand Valley State University.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Travis Draper currently serves as a Demand Planner at Advance Auto Parts in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has held this position since 2023 and has been involved in managing supply chain processes and forecasting demand to optimize inventory levels. His role is crucial in ensuring that the company meets customer needs while maintaining efficiency in operations.
Previous Experience in Demand Planning
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Travis Draper worked as a Demand Planner at Kids2 from 2022 to 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he was responsible for analyzing sales data and market trends to predict future demand. Prior to that, he served as a Demand Planner at Butterball, LLC from 2021 to 2022, where he further developed his skills in demand forecasting and inventory management.
Experience at Butterball, LLC
Travis Draper worked at Butterball, LLC in Garner, North Carolina, where he held two positions. He was a Transportation Buyer from 2019 to 2021, focusing on procurement and logistics. Following this, he transitioned to the role of Demand Planner, where he worked from 2021 to 2022, enhancing his expertise in supply chain management.
Educational Background in Supply Chain Management
Travis Draper studied at Grand Valley State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. His education spanned from 2012 to 2017, providing him with a solid foundation in the principles of supply chain operations.
Early Career Experience
Travis Draper began his professional career as an International Pricing Intern at Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2016. He completed this internship over a four-month period, gaining initial exposure to supply chain dynamics. He later worked as a Trade Compliance and Logistics Analyst at GHSP from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on trade compliance and logistics operations.