Advance Auto Parts isn’t just your local auto parts store. We are the leading competitor in the auto parts industry. We are always looking for ways to better our strategies and broaden our horizons, which is why we are excited to take on a whole new team of interns. For this 10-week paid internship we are looking for interns to build valuable experience in various areas of our business. The week of welcome kicks off by pairing you with a mentor who will guide your experience as you work on a project tackling some of our top business initiatives.
This isn’t a job shadow opportunity, this internship is the chance to get involved, contribute and truly experience our workplace. This will be a fun, teamwork atmosphere with the opportunity to build strong peer to peer relationships. The internship will end with the opportunity to present solutions to relevant business problems to some of our top executive staff members. No other company embodies diversity and community engagement like Advance Auto Parts does. But don’t take our word for it, apply and find out for yourself.
SUMMARY
The Asset Protection Intern will support various projects and initiatives that impact the Asset Protection organization as well as other cross-functional teams. The intern has the opportunity to support the field and supply chain Asset Protection Managers through reporting and analysis that focuses on improving profitability and identification of potential fraud and/or inventory integrity issues. There is also the opportunity to provide leadership with insight into trends, root cause, and key performance measures on a regular basis.
GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management and Training Development
Organizing and maintaining project-related documents and training materials for accessibility and accuracy.
Writing, editing, and/or distributing training documents that will be implemented company-wide, ensuring clarity and consistency across all materials.
Schedule and coordinate meetings with key business partners involved in projects, ensuring alignment on objectives and timelines.
Work closely with other Team Members and cross-functional leaders to understand project and training requirements.
Create PowerPoint presentations to effectively communicate project milestones and critical information with key stakeholders.
Reporting & Analysis
Enable Operations and Asset Protection field team with insights that will directly impact business unit profitability
Partner with leadership to prepare various projects, reports, analysis, presentations, and scorecards
Partner with the AP Solutions and Analytics team to develop key focus areas for the Corporate Asset Protection team
Partner with field Asset Protection team to both develop and conduct user training for the use of Business Intelligence systems, financial concepts and performance metrics
Produce daily/weekly and monthly/quarterly reporting packages
System Administration
Support system activities including, but not limited to, end user support, data validation and reconciliation
QUALIFICATIONS
Rising or Current Senior
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint skills
Experience with metrics-based analytic programs/software a plus
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals or technical procedures
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure
Experience working in retail industry
This position is located in Raleigh, NC. The program dates are June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025.