Category Analyst

Buc-ee's•Pearland, TX

5h•$84,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Buc-ee’s is hiring Category Analysts to analyze and improve performance across major merchandise categories. This role sits at the intersection of data, pricing, merchandising, suppliers, and in-store execution. You will not simply report numbers. You will identify opportunities, influence decisions, and help drive category performance. Ideal candidates will bring fresh perspectives, with no background in category management required.

Requirements

Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)
Experience working with large datasets
Strong analytical and organizational ability
Data visualization experience (Tableau, MicroStrategy, or similar)
Clear written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple analytical priorities simultaneously
BA/BS + 2–4 years relevant experience or Master’s degree + 1–2 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

Creating and developing a long-term plan and ongoing strategy for development of the category
Manage, analyze, and monitor market changes in product mix and retail prices to ensure compliance to the category pricing strategy
Analyze category performance including sales, margin, pricing, and assortment
Identify opportunities through SKU performance, pricing analysis, and promotional effectiveness
Build and maintain category performance dashboards and reporting
Conduct competitive analysis and market monitoring
Support SKU rationalization and assortment planning
Turn data into clear insights and recommendations
Project management which will include developing project plans, processes, and timeline
Partner with IT and data teams to understand enterprise reporting and data flows
Develop key supplier relationships for category management initiatives