Category Analyst
Buc-ee's, Ltd.•Pearland, TX
•$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
Nice To Haves
- No background in category management required
- High judgment, high output analysts
- Think clearly with imperfect data
- Can identify meaningful insights inside large datasets
- Communicate conclusions simply and clearly
- Care about improving outcomes, not just building reports
- Agile learners and eager to challenge their own assumptions to find better ways
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
Benefits
- 25 days PTO (use it, cash it, or roll it)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Long-term growth and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
