Category Analyst

Buc-ee's Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Medical, Dental, Vision

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

Buc-ee’s Ltd in Austin, TX is hiring a Category Analyst to analyze performance across major merchandise categories and influence pricing, assortment, and in-store execution. You will turn data into actionable insights and drive category improvements through dashboards and cross-functional collaboration.

This in‑office role requires advanced Excel, comfort with large datasets, and strong analytical and communication skills to partner with IT, data teams, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills required and non-negotiable.
• Experience handling large datasets and turning data into insights.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a long-term plan for category development.
• Analyze market changes in product mix and pricing for pricing strategy compliance.
• Analyze category performance: sales, margin, pricing, assortment.
• Identify opportunities via SKU performance and promotional effectiveness.
• Build and maintain category dashboards and reporting.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market monitoring.
• Support SKU rationalization and assortment planning.
• Translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Manage projects with timelines and processes.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams on reporting and data flows.
• Develop supplier relationships for category initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Large datasets

Analytical ability

Data visualization

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS + 2-4 years

Master’s + 1-2 years

Tools

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Job description

Location

Austin, TX (In Office), Pearland, TX (In Office)

Pay Range

$84,000 – $200,000+ total compensation

Overview

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.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• 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

Who This Role Is For

This role is for high judgment, high output analysts who: 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 Expertise is only as valuable as your willingness to evolve. We prioritize candidates who are agile learners and eager to challenge their own assumptions to find better ways. Experience is not required.

Required Capabilities

• 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
• Education & Experience BA/BS + 2–4 years relevant experience or Master’s degree + 1–2 years relevant experience We value capability and judgment over pedigree.

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

This is an in-office role. Remote work is not available.

Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.

Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer We aren’t just a job – we are your career destination and the first steps of your career journey start here. Whether your path is corporate or retail, or you’re not sure, step inside to see a culture that is both committed and inspiring.

What we are looking for

We are looking for passionate, dedicated and determined, customer focused people to join our team! Ever since our inception in 1982, we have been committed to providing a clean, friendly, and in stock experience for our customers. Regardless of where you may find us, if the store is big or small, near or far, the mission remains the same.