Overview

$175,000 - $300,000+

The Category Analyst – Nicotine is an integral member of the Category Management team and is responsible for conducting strategic advanced data analytics and visualization along with the creation/maintenance of business reporting.  Buc-ee’s is seeking a Category Analyst – Nicotine in our Austin office who is an articulate, meticulous, and highly intelligent professional with strong organizational skills. This position will support a variety of projects within the Category Management team.

NOTE: This position is an in-office Mon - Fri opportunity in our Austin, Texas office.

25 Days PTO - Use it, cash it, roll it

Medical * Dental * Vision

401k 100% Match up to 6%

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Using all available resources to analyze and interpret consumer and sales insights to identify consumer trends and identify potential opportunities for our customers and stores
• Research and analyze data and other category-related information to identify trends, category performance, competitive threats, opportunities, etc. to support business decisions 
• Use data sources to develop regular and ad hoc reports to include out of stock, opportunity gap, SKU rationalization, plan-o-gram analysis, promotion analysis, item tracking, pricing studies, financial performance, sales and movement
• Provide internal business management with accurate and pertinent information that enhances and guides effective decision making
• Consult with internal business teams to provide analysis and insights designed to support key business decisions
• Project management which will include developing project plans, processes, and timeline
• Leverage analytical insights to develop actionable items for improvement
• Conduct field analysis to make recommendations for improvement
• Design, manage, and run customized reports for category managers, directors, and executive
• Liaison with IT to ensure necessary data requirements and increase knowledgebase of how data flows , where it is stored, and how to access it in our enterprise system
• Determine market needs and/or gaps and assist in creating a strategy to capture new growth in the assigned areas
• It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation  

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Masters Degree Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline and 2 years’ experience, preferred or BA/BS in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline and 4 years’ experience
• 2 + years of data analyst experience, including specific experience working with large scale data and customer segmentation analysis
• 2 + years of nicotine category experience (cigarettes, smokeless, NMO, vape, etc.)
• Multi-state experience highly preferred
• Analyst experience, including experience working with large scale data
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in all communications and conduct
• Exceptional analytic and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Knowledgeable in Data Visualization products such as Tableau, or MicroStrategy creating solution-based analytics and report development
• Methods for effectively planning project scope, creating processes and timelines accordingly
• Solid communication and presentation skills through effective presentation of findings, insights and strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and interpret data