Total 5 job vacancies by RaceTrac, Inc.

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Category Manager is responsible for leading the development of products, programs, and services to ultimately generate sales and drive financial growth in the respective category. This individual manages the ongoing implementation, execution, maintenance, and measurement of all elements within the category. The Category Manager is also responsible for maintaining and growing category margin and units. Up to 25% travel may be required

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a leader by managing, developing, and mentoring the current category team. Focuses on sharing knowledge and providing the tools necessary to increase growth within the category. Manages and prioritizes the team’s daily tasks.
• Manages all category expenditures and targets; manages variances and communicates developments in performance and trends to management. Creates action plans for improvement or continuation of positive performance and results.
• Monitors the industry and competitive landscape. Analyzes internal data such as sales, sourcing, and pricing. Identifies patterns and market trends to help refine product strategies.
• Collaborates cross-functionally by developing and maintaining key business relationships with Category Management, RaceTrac Operations, Marketing, Accounting, Business Analysis, and outside vendors or suppliers in order to effectively manage existing, and implement new products, programs, and category initiatives.
• Manages key vendor relationships including, but not limited to, responding to vendor requests, contract negotiations, pricing discrepancies, rebate processing, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Manages and is accountable for the financial performance of the category. Analyzes trends and re-evaluate pricing strategy or cost of goods structure as necessary.
• Represents the category in various cross-functional meetings and manages various ad-hoc special projects for the category as necessary.
• Stays up to date with all legislation, regulation changes, and requirements that may affect a product or service in our geographies.
• Works with leadership to create cost reduction strategies and savings plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year College or University with experience in marketing, procurement, product management, logistics or merchandising preferred; Advanced degree preferred
• Experience in merchandising, category management, sales and/ or vendor management preferred
• Experience with MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced Excel preferred
• Strong accounting skills and ability to interpret complex financial data preferred
• Experience managing others preferred
• 2-5 years of retail or category management experience preferred

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Real Estate Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the real estate operations and store growth of one or more designated region(s) to ultimately achieve the organization’s real estate growth goals. This individual leads and oversees the team of Senior Representatives, Representatives and Analysts supporting the regional operations and store growth while ensuring all efforts are aligning with the overall department goals. Up to 50% travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Provides management of the regional real estate activities including land and building acquisitions, leasing, site location and selection, and the disposition of underperforming stores and surplus properties (if applicable). 
•  Negotiates agreements, contracts and leases for existing stores and new sites.
•  Collaborates with the Legal, Engineering, Design, and Construction departments to ensure department and regional real estate goals are met, and partners with these teams in the development process.
• Maintains an overall knowledge of the processes, procedures, and legalities within the region.
• Provides ongoing analyses of existing stores’ metrics and new store performance projections; creates and implements solutions to enhance performance and profitability.
• Mentors and develops Real Estate Analysts as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Real Estate or related field preferred.
• 5 years of full development lifecycle real estate acquisitions experience OR 7+ years related commercial real estate experience strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience in a related field strongly preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite preferred.

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Regional Service Manager is responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of up to 60 convenience stores in a designated region. This individual teams with Store Support, Operations, and multiple cross-functional departments to achieve the optimal functioning level for stores. The Service Manager ensures complete operability of every store location at all times. Up to 75% travel required. This individual is responsible for leading a team of 0-4 technicians and up to 2-3 service crew teams.

Responsibilities:

•    Manages the team of individuals responsible for the timely maintenance and repairs of our convenience store locations to ensure full operability 24/7, ultimately increasing profitability for the organization. 
•    Prioritizes and delegates work order requests to Service and Image Technicians; oversees each job is performed at a high level of skill and with optimal customer service. 
•    Establishes and maintains key business relationships with a diverse network of vendors around the region. Directly handles all vendor-related functions, including invoice audit and approvals. 
•    Provides support to cross-functional departments in various projects related to convenience stores. 
•    Leads, trains, and guides direct reports and ensures the appropriate resources are available to perform their job.
•    Assesses current Facility Services processes and programs and recommends solutions to improve operability. 
•    Maintains knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines for facility services as necessary. 
 

Qualifications:

•    Ability to assume responsibility for 24 hours/7 day operation required
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college preferred 
•    4+ experience in retail or related field preferred
•    Management experience preferred
•    General knowledge maintenance and repair procedures a plus
 

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Strategic Analytics Partner (SAP) is a pivotal advisor within the Enterprise Strategic Analytics + Data Science team (ESADS), serving as a strategic liaison and collaborative partner to various Business Partners within the organization. This role plays a crucial role in driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage by leveraging advanced analytics, strategic consulting expertise, and cross-functional collaboration. The SAP focuses on aligning analytics initiatives with business objectives, applying consulting methodologies and best practices, and delivering high-quality, value-driven solutions that address critical business challenges and opportunities within the ESADS framework.

Responsibilities:

• Scope of Role:
  • Act as a strategic partner within the Enterprise Strategic Analytics + Data Science team (ESADS), collaborating with specific business leaders, stakeholders, and teams to identify, prioritize, and address critical business challenges and opportunities.
  • Lead and execute advanced analytics projects, initiatives, and collaborations within the ESADS framework, leveraging consulting methodologies, techniques, and best practices to drive organizational growth and operational excellence.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment to design, develop, and deliver data-driven solutions, insights, and recommendations that align with ESADS objectives and strategic priorities.
  • Identify opportunities for “productization” of analytics that can be scaled, that are repeatable, and that bring recurring business value.
• Day-to-Day Activities:
  • Conduct comprehensive business assessments, analytics needs analyses, and strategic alignment sessions within the ESADS context to inform decision-making, prioritization, and execution.
  • Proactively align and escalate within the Enterprise Strategic Analytics + Data Science team (ESADS) to ensure the right skill sets are being engaged (Data Science, Data Engineering, Strategic Consulting, etc.) to maximize the value delivered to the business
  • Apply advanced analytics techniques, methodologies, and tools to analyze complex data sets, develop predictive models, and generate actionable insights tailored to ESADS initiatives and business requirements.
  • Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations within the ESADS framework to communicate findings, recommendations, and strategic implications to diverse stakeholders, including ESADS team members, Business Partners, and executive leadership.
• Expected Outcomes:
  • Enhance strategic alignment, prioritization, and execution of analytics initiatives within the ESADS team and across the organization.
  • Improve decision-making processes, operational efficiency, and business performance metrics through ESADS-driven solutions, insights, and recommendations.
  • Demonstrate value creation, measurable impact, and competitive differentiation within the ESADS context through analytics-driven solutions, deliverables, and strategic partnerships.
• Complexities:
  • Navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and align diverse stakeholder interests and objectives within the ESADS framework and broader organizational context.
  • Integrate consulting expertise with technical proficiency, business acumen, and industry knowledge to drive results and achieve ESADS objectives.
  • Foster collaboration, communication, and alignment across cross-functional teams, departments, and business units, leveraging the ESADS platform to facilitate strategic partnerships and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Required Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, Business Management/Administration, or a related field, with a focus on advanced analytics, strategic consulting, or a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in management consulting, analytics, IT consulting, or a similar role, demonstrating expertise in leveraging advanced analytics techniques, methodologies, and tools within complex organizations.
  • Proven track record of leading consulting engagements, analytics projects, and strategic initiatives that drive business transformation, operational excellence, and measurable results within the ESADS context or equivalent enterprise environments.
  • Demonstrable experience with one or many of the following: Demand Forecasting, Flexible Segmentation (Customer, Performance, Weather, etc.), Network Optimization, Predictive Maintenance/Service, Predictive Customer Churn, Price Optimization, Risk Modeling, Marketing Mix Modeling, Customer Journey Analytics, Predictive Staffing Optimization, Staff Attrition/Retention Risk, Next Best Product/Offer, Customer Elasticity (Market Response Modeling), Assortment Optimization, Customer Loyalty Effectiveness/Optimization
• Beneficial Experience:
  • Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, PhD) or certifications in Data Science, Analytics, Business Consulting, or related fields, enhancing expertise in strategic analytics, advanced methodologies, and industry-specific knowledge within the retail or relevant sectors.
  • Consulting experience within the retail industry, including expertise in retail analytics, demand forecasting, segmentation (customers, products, stores, etc.), consumer behavior analysis, supply chain optimization, pricing strategies, promotional activities, or other relevant retail-specific challenges and opportunities.
  • Managerial experience leading teams, projects, or initiatives within a consulting, corporate, or equivalent environment, demonstrating leadership, collaboration, and execution capabilities aligned with ESADS objectives and strategic priorities.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in advanced analytics techniques, large data sets (100M+ rows) methodologies, tools (e.g., Databricks, Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI), and best practices relevant to the ESADS team's objectives, priorities, and business requirements.

RaceTrac Company Overview

Job Description:

The Building Management Systems Program Manager is responsible for the effective oversight, continued development, and overall management of RaceTrac’s BMS Program.  This role provides the energy, mechanical, electrical, and building automation/controls expertise for new store construction and existing store retrofits as well as crafting compelling energy consumption mitigation strategies.  In addition, this role maintains key relationships associated with the program, including the third-party BMS partner, internal stakeholders, and field teams.  The BMS Program Manager works closely with the operations and store support teams to influence optimization strategies and maintenance schedules to improve performance and reduce overall energy costs in store systems as well as identify anomalies and/or failing equipment.  The BMS Program Manager supports the Architecture & Design and Construction Teams by ensuring adherence to industry standards and guidelines, reviewing design documents and consulting on energy efficient designs and/or specifications.  This role will participate in the third-party commissioning and recommissioning of store equipment.  As the internal subject matter expert in building automation and controls, this role is responsible for  educating and training internal team members and leaders on the principles of building automation, energy conservation and management, and the effect of proper maintenance protocols on energy consumption and equipment life. This role may additionally provide routine energy consumption/performance reporting to internal stakeholders either on a routine basis or as needed. The BMS Program Manager will stay abreast of best practices, new technologies, market dynamics, and trends, and will serve as a resource to others by advising on best practices and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Leads efforts to identify and implement new building automation controls and schemes related to store equipment & energy conservation, and develops program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement
• Provides leadership, guidance, and subject-matter expertise to internal stakeholders and manages BMS related vendor relationships
• Conducts thorough analysis to develop business cases for implementing energy efficiency initiatives
• Provides feedback and updates regularly to internal teams related to BMS monitored equipment and overall store performance
• Develops and delivers presentations to internal stakeholders regarding building automation and energy conservation
• Supports resource efficiency and/or sustainable specification improvements for equipment, building materials, and other processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a focus on engineering, construction, or another related field preferred
• 3-5 years’ of experience in facility management, energy management, or construction
• Additional certifications for Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Tridium building automation systems and building commissioning
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings and plans and thorough knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, such as: hot water tanks, pumps, air handling equipment, decentralized HVAC systems, and other terminal HVAC devices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with many internal stakeholders with strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to summarize complex, technical issues on a need-to-know basis for decision makers
• Proven ability to strategize and implement program management/change management techniques and methods, motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success and growth
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and processes (Excel, Access, PowerBI, SQL, etc.)