Category Analyst
Buc-ee's · Austin · $84,000–$200,000 (stated in the posting)
Overview
Category Analyst
Location: Austin, TX (In Office), Pearland, TX (In Office)
Pay Range
$84,000 – $200,000+ total compensation
The Role
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