Sr Fuel Pricing Analyst

Love's Travel Stops; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Competitive pay

Career development

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops in Oklahoma City is seeking a Sr Fuel Pricing Analyst to own pricing analysis and execution support for designated markets. You will build models to guide the company's retail fuel pricing strategy and work with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in pricing/analytics, strong SQL and Python skills, and experience with large datasets and cloud data warehouses. This role offers career growth, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to influence pricing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in pricing, analytics, revenue management, finance, or related field.
• Experience in fuel, convenience retail, or the petroleum industry preferred.
• Advanced SQL and proficiency with Python (or R) for analysis, modeling, and automation.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and a BI tool such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with large datasets and cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned markets or workstreams: pricing analysis and execution support with minimal oversight.
• Monitor competitor behavior, wholesale cost movements, and market conditions.
• Develop pricing analytics and models using SQL and Python to improve pricing decisions.
• Lead tests and initiatives; translate results into recommendations.
• Evaluate performance against strategy and identify opportunities.
• Automate recurring analysis and improve pricing workflows; collaborate with Data Engineering.
• Advise leadership with data-driven recommendations in business terms.
• Mentor Fuel Pricing Analysts and help establish team standards.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python (or R)

Excel

Tableau or Power BI

Snowflake

Pricing analytics

Large datasets handling

Git

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field preferred

Tools

Snowflake

Git

Tableau

Power BI

SQL tools

Job description

* Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * 401(k) – 100% Match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance the first of the month after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development *

BASIC PURPOSE

The Sr Fuel Pricing Analyst owns pricing analysis and execution support for assigned markets or workstreams and builds the analytical tools and models that strengthen the company’s retail fuel pricing strategy. This role combines advanced pricing and analytics expertise with strong technical skills, works with a high degree of independence, and serves as a subject matter expert for the team. The Sr Analyst leads projects and tests, advises leadership, and mentors Fuel Pricing Analysts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own assigned markets or workstreams: Take ownership of pricing analysis and execution support for assigned regions, markets, or programs, making recommendations with minimal oversight and escalating where strategy or risk calls for it.


• Monitor and respond to the market: Track competitor behavior, wholesale cost movements, and market conditions; anticipate changes and recommend proactive adjustments.


• Develop pricing analytics and models: Build, test, and refine models and analytical tools such as price elasticity and competitive response analyses, using SQL and Python, to improve pricing decisions and forecasts.


• Lead tests and initiatives: Design, run, and measure pricing tests and strategic initiatives, then translate results into recommendations and scale successful approaches.


• Evaluate performance: Analyze volume, margin, and market share performance against strategy; identify root causes and opportunities across the network.


• Automate and improve: Automate recurring analysis and reporting, and improve pricing workflows and tools; partner with Data Engineering and IT when solutions are ready to be productionized.


• Advise leadership: Provide data-driven recommendations and present findings to pricing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, in clear business terms.


• Mentor and review: Coach and support Fuel Pricing Analysts, review their analysis for quality, and help establish team standards and best practices.


• Partner across the business: Work with Operations, Supply, Marketing, Finance, Data teams, and third-party vendors to align pricing with broader business goals and improve data and tools.


• Ensure data integrity: Own the quality and documentation of the datasets and methods behind pricing analysis, and drive resolution of data issues.


• Stay ahead of the market: Maintain deep knowledge of fuel markets, pricing methods, and regulations affecting retail fuel pricing, and bring new approaches to the team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

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  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field preferred
  
  
  
  

Experience

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  • 5+ years of experience in pricing, analytics, revenue management, finance, or a related field
  
  
  • Experience in fuel, convenience retail, or the petroleum industry preferred
  
  
  
  

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required skills

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  • Advanced SQL and proficiency with Python (or R) for analysis, modeling, and automation
  
  
  • Experience developing and applying statistical or econometric models, including regression, price elasticity, forecasting, or similar advanced pricing analyses
  
  
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a BI tool such as Tableau or Power BI
  
  
  • Experience working with large datasets and cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake
  
  
  
  

Preferred skills

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  • Experience with version control (Git) and lightweight workflow automation
  
  
  • Experience with third-party pricing, market data, or price optimization platforms
  
  
  • Experience leading projects or mentoring other analysts
  
  
  • Experience building lightweight internal tools or applications
  
  
  
  

Soft skills: Strong written and verbal communication, ability to work independently and make sound decisions in ambiguous situations, leadership and influence without formal authority, attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Typical physical demands

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  • Prolonged sitting with occasional bending and stooping
  
  
  • Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
  
  
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
  
  
  • Normal hearing and vision range required
  
  
  • Occasional travel as necessary
  
  
  
  

Our Culture

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.