Autopart International
Kevin Whalen has a diverse work experience in the retail industry. Kevin started their career as a Buyer at Nevada Bob's Golf & Tennis, where they worked from 1988 to 1994. Kevin then joined Golf Day as a Buyer and worked there from 1995 to 1999. Following that, they worked at Gart Sports (later known as Sports Authority) as a Buyer for the golf department from 1999 to 2002. Kevin then joined Bass Pro Shops as an Athletics Merchandiser for a brief period from 2002 to 2003. In 2004, they had a role as a Purchasing Manager at Miller Golf. Later in 2004, they joined Autopart International, a division of Advance Auto Parts, where they held various positions. Kevin started as a Buyer and worked in that role until 2014, when they became the Product Solutions Director for the WORLDPAC Private Label. In this role, they had significant responsibilities and spearheaded new product development, sourcing, packaging, marketing, and sales. Kevin also led the integration, sourcing, and assortment planning for the WORLDPAC Private Label. Throughout their career, Kevin Whalen has gained experience in purchasing, merchandising, and product development in the retail industry.
Kevin Whalen attended Archbishop Williams High School where they earned their high school diploma. Kevin then went on to Quincy Jr. College where they studied Business Management and obtained an Associate Degree. However, there is no specific information on the start and end years for each of these educational experiences.
Autopart International
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Headquartered in Norton, MA, Autopart International Inc., is a leading provider of premium auto parts. Since our inception in 1957 as Foreign Autopart, an import part specialists, our commitment to be the Best Local Parts Partner to our Professional Service Provider remains a pillar of our Company Culture. Autopart International has 183 stores in 16 states, spanning the eastern seaboard and as far west as Ohio. Today AI has more than 3,100 team members dedicated to serving the Professional Service Provider. Our Premium Parts are designed for the professional installer to meet or exceed OE specifications. We provide expert service through extensive parts knowledge, fast and friendly delivery, and an expansive inventory of everything from hard to find parts to traditional inventories, for both domestic and import vehicles. In addition to our Autopart International branded products we are proud to distribute quality products from our suppliers, including: Bando, Bosch, Cardone, Catco, Dayco, Denso, KYB, Mann, MotoRad, NGK, OE Plus, Timken, and Walker just to name a few. All products are available online through our Open Web ordering system. Autopart International’s award winning, fully electronic Cataloging Division supports a state of the art on line parts catalogue with over 1.8 million records and more than 45,000 part numbers. We provide some of the most up to date, late model coverage available in the industry today. All of our products are available for ordering online through any Shop Management System or our own AI Open Web ordering system. AI is proud to offer a wide range of tools and equipment, and inventory management support to make sure the right part is in the right place at the right time. Autopart International also supports wholesale parts distributors through their North American Sales Division. Autopart International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advance Auto Parts, which is the largest automotive aftermarket supplier in the U.S.