Strategic Analytics Partner III

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Welcome to Love's: The Strategic Analytics Partner III is responsible for orchestrating and delivering high-impact insights, strategic framing, and execution-ready analytics that support Retail Operations priorities across Love's.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in retail analytics, business analytics, strategic consulting, finance, operations, or related fields
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required.
Demonstrated success leading complex analytical initiatives and influencing cross-functional decision-making
Experience identifying opportunities, trends, risks, and business insights from large and complex data sets
Proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly to senior, non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
General understanding of retail, operations, pricing, real estate, or related business functions
Highly motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (or equivalent) preferred
Experience in retail, convenience, fuel, hospitality, logistics, or other consumer-facing businesses preferred
Pricing and performance analytics
Competitive intelligence and market analysis
Location, trade area, and network analytics
Financial analysis and business case development
Proficiency with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Sigma or similar)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to translate data into clear, action-oriented insights
Business and financial acumen, including opportunity sizing and ROI framing
Ability to devise an analytical approach to solving business problems
Strategic thinking and comfort operating in ambiguity
Strong stakeholder partnership and influence across cross-functional teams
Clear, concise executive communication and storytelling
Ownership mindset with strong execution and follow-through
Collaborative, adaptable, and customer-focused approach
Strong business judgment and decision-making

Responsibilities

Support the Retail Operations Pod by delivering actionable insights aligned to enterprise growth and operational priorities
Translate complex analytics into clear "what happened, why it matters, and what we should do next" recommendations that enable faster and better decision-making
Develop and maintain trusted measurement frameworks that evaluate operational performance, identify opportunities, and quantify business impact
Provide analytical leadership supporting fuel pricing strategy and performance evaluation
Develop a clear understanding of market conditions, competitive pricing behavior, demand trends, and pricing effectiveness to identify opportunities that improve traffic, volume, and profitability
Partner closely with Retail Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure pricing decisions are informed by sound analytics and aligned with broader business objectives
Support strategic decisions related to new store development, site selection, remodel prioritization, and network optimization
Evaluate demographic, competitive, traffic, and operational factors that influence investment decisions and long-term performance
Provide data-driven recommendations that improve capital allocation and help the organization prioritize growth opportunities across existing and emerging markets
Act as a strategic thought partner to Retail Operations leadership by framing key business questions, defining success metrics, and guiding analytical priorities
Lead identification of information needs and development of analytics plans aligned with enterprise objectives
Provide insights-driven thought leadership that informs operational strategy, investment decisions, and long-term business planning
Lead cross-functional dialogue to synthesize insights into clear strategic recommendations and execution plans
Coordinate contributions from Data Science, Data Engineering, BI, and Analytics Governance partners to deliver integrated insights and business solutions
Communicate findings, implications, and recommendations to senior leadership in concise, decision-oriented formats
Influence outcomes by aligning stakeholders around insights-led actions and priorities while building strong relationships across the organization
Identify opportunities to improve analytical capabilities, methodologies, tools, and processes that support Retail Operations
Stay current on developments in retail operations, fuel pricing, location analytics, competitive intelligence, and industry best practices
Drive continuous improvement in how insights are generated, communicated, and activated to create measurable business value