Job Description

Job Title:         Sr. Category Planning Analyst

Department:    Marketing                                                                  

      

At Wawa, we are proud to be part of a beloved brand committed to putting people first, doing the right thing, and making every day a little brighter. We know that it is our Associates who truly put the “wow” in the Wawa experience. When you join the Wawa team, you join a tradition of success that spans decades, over a thousand stores, multiple states, and counting.

As Associate owners, our team members have a shared stake in our success. As we grow, our Associates will continue taking the lead in bringing joy to even more friends and neighbors: one hoagie, smile, or experience at a time.                                                                 

Position Summary:  As a Senior Category Planning Analyst, you will lead high level analytical activities for the entire Marketing Organization in addition to maintaining responsibility for the LRP/budget.  You will also develop insights and make recommendations that will influence initiatives, strategic planning, customer experience, associate engagement and drive overall corporate sales and GP to meet or exceed budgetary goals, increase market share and enhance Wawa’s overall brand.

Principal DutiesLead the development and onboarding of designated new associates through management of temporary project assignment role. Provide feedback, coaching, support, and opportunities for development, complete performance appraisals, and participate in hiring decisions.Provide reporting and analytic support for marketing leadership, such as board meetings, management committee, and other high-level meetings and strategic decisionsProvide analytic support to designated category teams on day to day business to help inform and guide decisions that align to meeting financial objectives.Provide thought leadership to develop, manage and execute post analytical Marketing plans and projects. Responsible for developing and managing cross-functional communication plans to ensure each analytical project is using a methodical approach to adhere to the timelines and budgets of the project plan.  Provide analysis, create presentations and attend and present at monthly Profit Improvement Meetings as needed, quarterly Marketing meetings and the annual Marketing Strategic Planning process.Manage the annual long-range planning processes for Marketing to ensure an accurate, timely, and aligned long-range plan.  Prepare detailed and accurate monthly and ad-hoc analysis for senior Marketing leadership that provides value and actionable information for management to react to issues or opportunities.Provide data driven insights to senior management that will influence initiatives, optimize profitability and streamline efficiencies. Perform competitive analysis and financial benchmarking.  Monitor costs over time and applicable markets. Conduct competitive threat analysis and attend benchmarking trips as required.Develop and continuously improve standard reports for monitoring performance.  Continually analyze requirements to ensure all needs of the Marketing Organization are being met.  Educate and train team on report generation and usage.  Create ad-hoc reports as needed.Provide analysis and guidance to Operations Partners, gather feedback, anticipate needs and adjust reporting as needed.Represent the Marketing Team on projects as needed.

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Essential Functions:

Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skillsDetail oriented with excellent organizational skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and independentlyProven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisionsExcellent organizational and interpersonal skillsProven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teamsExcellent project management and presentation skillsHigh degree of professionalism and confidentialityConceptual ability to develop robust models for forecasting and pricing

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with Business concentration preferredMinimum seven years’ experience in business analysis, preferably in consumer goods or foodservice settingProven track record of thought leadershipPrior supervisory experience preferredAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Access database skillsSAP, BW and Microstrategy experience preferredAbility to use statistical techniques such as regression analysis

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.