Growth Strategy and Planning Analyst

Murphy USA; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy USA seeks a Growth Strategy & Planning Analyst to support Store Development and Asset Management in developing investment strategies for new and existing locations. You will regularly interact with senior leadership to provide analysis and recommendations on new builds, raze & rebuilds, and performance valuation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven insights, and the ability to guide site selection with enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc.
• Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 0-4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Analytical and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Improve and execute the growth plan for new and existing locations.
• Assess trade areas, customer trends, and competitor activity to refine market expansion strategies.
• Lead financial modeling for store builds, rebuilds, relocations, and real estate acquisitions.
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and business cases for senior leadership.
• Manage and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources to enhance data-driven insights.
• Partner across functions to align site selection and investment strategies with broader enterprise objectives.
• Lead the design and implementation of performance reporting across various stakeholder groups.
• Assess existing processes, systems, and tools to accelerate and improve quality of decisions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Market research

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Growth Strategy & Planning Analyst supports the Murphy USA Store Development and Asset Management department in developing and executing investment strategies for new and existing retail locations. This role will regularly interact across the business and with senior leadership to provide analysis and recommendations in support of new builds, raze & rebuilds, and performance valuation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continuous improvement and execution of the growth plan for new and existing locations.
• Perform assessments of trade areas, customer trends, and competitor activity to refine market expansion strategies.
• Lead financial modeling for new store builds, rebuilds, relocations, and real estate acquisitions.
• Prepare presentations, analysis, and business cases for senior leadership.
• Manage and analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources to enhance data-driven insights.
• Partner across functions to align site selection and investment strategies with broader enterprise objectives.
• Lead the design and implementation of performance reporting across various stakeholder groups.
• Assess existing processes, systems, and tools to accelerate and improve quality of decisions.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience

• Growth Strategy & Planning Analyst I-II: Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 0-4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range

54,600 - 69,300

Position Type

Full-time

We greatly value your time and want to provide the best opportunity for you to showcase your strengths.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to race or color, national origin, religion, gender and gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, family medical leave status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other personal status or characteristics that are recognized and protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact 870-875-7783.