Retail Merchandising Analyst

We are hiring a Retail Merchandising Analyst, who will be responsible for the design, testing, presentation, implementation and analytics for the Merchandising team serving approximately 400 convenience stores located from Maine to Texas.

This position will work in the Merchandising department, along with other internal teams and our external brand partners to maximize item sales, basket sales, transactions and profits in our convenience stores.

For over 90 years Global Partners LP has been delivering the energy our communities need to grow, move, and thrive. From Alltown Fresh, with its innovative chef-led creations and guest-focused retail experience, to our vast network of over 50 liquid energy terminals across the eastern seaboard and beyond, Global Partner's integrated network of businesses delivers value day-in and day-out to our guests and customers across the US. At Global Partners we embrace the future, investing in the energy transition with initiatives likeGlobalGLOand supporting the communities in which we operate with our charitable work.

We're excited for the next 90 years at Global Partners and what innovative new ideas we can bring to our guests and customers in the future. We're looking for passionate people with great ideas to contribute to our company's future. If you're motivated by what's next, Global Partners can provide you the opportunities to push your career to the next level.

The Types of "Energy" You Bring

• Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role.
• Regularly required to influence cross-functional teams.

"Gauges" of Responsibility

• The Retail Merchandising Analyst will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of Global's strategic data priorities as well as supporting promo analysis and optimization.

• Strong strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills; strong bias towards data-based decision making with the ability to break down complex problems and formulate plans.

• Ability to navigate large, complex datasets to derive insights and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Build in-depth knowledge of Global's promotional priorities while collaborating with the Merchandising Team in the development of future promotional strategies by providing actionable insights and recommendations.

• Provide timely insights and analytical support to different internal stakeholders to support effective business decision-making.

• Standardize analytical methodologies, including statistical tests for hypothesis testing and validation, across the Merchandising Team.

• Define analytical requirements with business units, ensuring data models align with business needs for actionable insights focusing on maximizing ROI.

• Engage with Merchandising Team leadership to understand their data needs, ensuring the delivery of tailored analytics solutions.

• Act as a key stakeholder in managing change requests, prioritization, and communication of milestones for Analytics & Data projects.

• Collaborate closely with the PMO to coordinate resource allocation, intake process management, and backlog management to align data projects with business strategy.
• Collaborate in defining data quality standards and governance policies, ensuring data practices comply with regulatory stands and meet business needs.

"Fuel" forYou

• Coins!We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We mean it! We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.
• Health + Wellness- Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.
• The Road Ahead- We offer 401k and a match component!
• Professional Development- We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.
• Give Back!We believe in community support. We know everyone gives in their own way, that's why we offer paid volunteer time-off to you to help an organization of your choice.

The GPS of our Interview Process

• First thing first, if you're interested in the role, please apply.
• A talent acquisition team member will review your resume in partnership with the hiring manager. If your experience would lend to this opportunity a recruiter willcontact you.
• We conduct "in-person" (ZOOM) interviews and provide additional interview information or other items needed at that time.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree with a concentration in business, economics or statistics is preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of previous work experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Knowledge in advanced analytics, retail transaction data, modeling.
• Strong proficiency in SQL with the ability to write complex queries blending data from various sources. Experience with Python or R is a plus.
• Some exposure and/or desire to learn the modern data stack (dbt, snowflake, databricks, git, fivetran, etc), and passion for staying on the leading edge of analytics technology.
• Demonstrated expertise in uncovering data insights and providing actionable business recommendations. Should possess the ability to draw meaningful narratives from data and transform them into visually compelling stories.
• Experience with experimental design and measurement techniques like A/B testing.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with leading BI and analytics tools such as Tableau, Looker, or PowerBI, and a proven ability to create intuitive and impactful visualizations that drive data-driven decision-making at all organizational levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Outstanding communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration with diverse teams and articulate presentation of findings to varied audiences, including executive leadership.
• Intellectual curiosity, a forward-thinking mindset, and a commitment to sharing knowledge and pioneering new insights.

We value passion and potential. If you are enthusiastic about a position and think you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box. We embrace different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-891-4000.

*Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.