Pros
I worked cross functionally with almost every other department in the corporate office. Most of the people in these other departments were excellent to work with, very knowledgeable and helpful, friendly, and professional. The team I worked on was also excellent, hard-working, and meshed together very well in a fast paced environment. We cranked out a lot of work and got the job done well.
Cons
Advance Auto Parts had a former company theme that said "Our people are our best part," and that is a very true statement. Unfortunately, in my tenure with Advance, I saw the company culture begin to change, from the higher management level down, and this theme was not emphasized or recognized at all. A lot of knowledgeable, experienced people who helped build up Advance were overlooked and laid off due to the acquisition of CARQUEST Auto Parts, a former competitor. People began to be seen as simply casualties of the integration of the two companies.