Marketing Analyst I

Hunt • Tuscaloosa, AL

6d

About The Position

The Marketing Analyst I supports the Light Oils marketing department through market-pricing data management, sales and pricing analysis, forecasting, reporting, special projects, and coordination with related teams. The role also provides backup support for critical inventory-management tasks and develops a basic understanding of the needs shared between Light Oils Marketing and Linear Modeling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Basic financial competence and ability to operate independently.
• Experience analyzing sales or marketing data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred but not required.
• Three to five years of experience in refining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track market pricing daily and maintain the database.
• Update and distribute product pricing forecasts and/or reports weekly.
• Coordinate and implement IT projects within the Light Oils marketing department.
• Analyze sales-volume trends and alternative pricing strategies.
• Develop, reconcile, and present special projects, including new-market development and analytical requests.
• Develop reports that bridge sales forecasts, actual sales, and prices.
• Study business alternatives and opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Gather, analyze, interpret, and summarize data for statistical and analytical reports.
• Provide regular price forecasts using Bloomberg and other pricing services.
• Stay informed about refining-industry trends, research, and forecasts that may lead to new opportunities.
• Analyze historical data and business problems, identify trends, and make business recommendations based on findings.
• Work with the Light Oils Marketing Representative and Asphalt Sales & Marketing Analyst I to provide coverage or backup as needed.
• Update management on the Light Oils portion of the financial quarterly review.
• Maintain key Excel and web-based applications within the department.
• Provide backup or relief support for critical Inventory Management tasks.
• Develop a basic understanding of and provide support between Light Oils Marketing and Linear Modeling needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level