Amazon

Category Analyst, Category Analytics

Amazon$74K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in quantitative analysis or retail-related roles
  • Proficient in data analysis tools like Excel, SQL, Tableau
  • Strong understanding of retail operations and customer trends
  • Ability to communicate complex data clearly and effectively
  • Experience leading projects and managing relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Utilize advanced analytics to identify trends across diverse data sources
  • Translate data findings into actionable business recommendations
  • Simplify complex analytics for broader understanding among stakeholders
  • Support ad-hoc insights and reporting needs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address business questions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and counseling services
  • Flexible spending accounts available
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
As an Analytics Partner, you will be responsible for delivering data-driven and actionable recommendations through our category-level insights process to drive business decisions. The ideal candidate has the ability to "tell a story" with their analysis, built across a variety of data-sources (transactional, market, competitor, and customer) to help stakeholders achieve their business objectives. With a strong analytical skillset, relevant experience (category and assortment management, retail operations, business analysis, etc), and knowledge of the Whole Foods Market product mix you will thrive in this role that is the ideal combination of art and science.

Key job responsibilities
• Utilizes advanced analytical methods to identify patterns, relationships, and trends across multiple data sources. Synthesizes information to construct a data-driven narrative with business-driving recommendations that can be understood and actioned-upon by a broad audience.
• Explains complex data and analytical approaches in simple terms that connect results with merchandising, customer, competitive, and marketing problems.
• Supports category-level insights, ad-hocs, and reports as needed.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners across the analytics organization (assortment analytics, pricing, promotion, etc) and acts as project manager to translate stakeholder business questions into analyses that inform business decisions and align with business objectives.

Skills:
• Experience using multiple large enterprise databases to query and prepare data for analysis.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable analytical insights which drive business decisions.
• Understands customer, market, and industry trends and emerging challenges.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Whole Foods Market product mix, supply base, and retail operations.
• Communicates structured information in a clear, concise, and organized fashion. Tailors communication approach to specific situations and audiences.
• Able to effectively lead meetings, present information, and respond to questions in both one-on-one situations and group meetings.
• Advanced ability to plan, estimate, organize, and lead multiple projects.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and cross-functional Team Members at various levels of the organization to achieve business objectives by required deadlines.
• Builds trust and nurtures relationships with senior-level stakeholders and leaders.
• Impacts overall team effectiveness.
• May provide informal support to less experienced Team Members.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science, or any related quantitative field

- 3+ years of doing one of several roles: quantitative/financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, pricing, marketing or e-commerce experience

- Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, macros, SQL, visualization tools - Tableau, Quicksight, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in the Grocery / CPG business

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, TX, AUSTIN - 74,300.00 - 130,100.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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