Retail Analyst

The Retail Analyst provides analytical support to the operations team through the collection, coordination, analysis and presentation of data related to sales, budgets, inventory, and store transactions. Working with a variety of in-house systems, the Analyst will develop reports, review and ensure the accuracy of data, maintain data systems and support new and ongoing data projects. The Analyst will work closely with Division Managers, District Managers, Accounting teams, Marketing Analysts, Price Book and Category management teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•             Ensure that all retail sites are submitting daily paperwork, completely and accurately.

•             Identify stores with missing submittals and erroneous data and communicate with managers.

•             Responsible for variance analysis for, but not limited to, daily fuel inventory, cash overs/shorts, credit cards and lottery.

•             Reconcile accounting variances and make correcting entries as needed.

•             Review merchandise receive errors and work with the stores to make corrections as needed.

•             Analyze variety of data exception reporting such as item adjustment errors, PLU items sales, and merchandise sales.

•             Review and update any missing fuel delivery information, fuel sales data and fuel ending inventory.

•             Audit merchandise inventory transfers and ensure accuracy.

•             Offer exceptional support for the retail stores and provide guidance, training and direction for store managers as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

•             Convenience Store Retail Experience is highly preferred.

•             Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field is required.

•             Working knowledge of PDI - Enterprise/RMS is a plus

•             Proven advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required.

•             Knowledge of accounting principles, strong analytical and reconciliation skills is required.

•             Prior experience supporting operations, finance or accounting in a retail environment is strongly preferred.

•             Candidates must be detailed oriented and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

To be successful at United Pacific, each of us must embrace the “I Got It!” Culture. This culture influences our daily work and enhances our service commitment to our customers, vendor partners, communities, and each other. It helps define who we are today and guide us to become even better tomorrow.

The job qualifications described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. United Pacific is an EOE.