Explore Category Analyst Jobs

Category Analysts use data to help organizations make smarter decisions about products, pricing, promotions, assortment, and performance. Browse vetted Category Analyst opportunities on Ladders, including roles at established companies seeking experienced professionals for high-impact analytics and category management work. Ladders focuses on professional positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Category Analyst Do?

Category Analysts evaluate sales trends, customer behavior, market conditions, and product results to identify opportunities and risks. They build reports and forecasts, monitor key performance indicators, and turn complex findings into recommendations for category managers, merchandising teams, sales leaders, and executives. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, or another product-driven industry.

Common Responsibilities

  • Analyze category sales, pricing, assortment, inventory, and promotional performance.
  • Develop dashboards, forecasts, and reports using tools such as Excel, SQL, or business intelligence platforms.
  • Identify trends and recommend ways to improve revenue, margins, market share, or product availability.
  • Support assortment planning, category reviews, and business presentations.
  • Collaborate with merchandising, finance, marketing, supply chain, and sales teams.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Employers often seek strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate insights clearly. Experience with data analysis, spreadsheets, SQL, visualization tools, retail or consumer data, and financial metrics can be valuable. Many senior or higher-paying opportunities also call for a relevant degree, industry experience, and a track record of influencing business decisions.

Find Category Analyst Opportunities on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Category Analyst openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications to find roles that match your experience and career goals. Job availability and compensation vary by employer, location, and level of experience.

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$55K - $126K *

Shape pricing strategies by ensuring compliance with government regulations and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Analyze cost trends and support audit processes to enhance proposal accuracy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$55K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring pricing compliance and financial accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess proposals, advise on strategies, and support audits while navigati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$55K - $126K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with government pricing regulations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing audit support. Drive pricing strategy and analysis to enhance prop...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$55K - $126K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with government pricing regulations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing audit support. Assess proposals and contribute to pricing strategi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading analytics initiatives that drive data-driven decision-making and enhance sales effectiveness across a large commercial organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $163K *

Drive brand strategy by transforming data into insights that fuel growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and optimize brand performance, while establishing scalable ana...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $102K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to drive strategic insights and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex business questions, develop actionable reports, and enha...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in customer implementations for demand and supply planning, ensuring seamless integration and execution. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows, manage data, and deliver impactfu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on category strategy, driving sales growth and enhancing customer experience through effective product management and vendor partnerships in a fast-paced r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Optimize category strategies to drive sales growth and enhance customer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage product assortment, pricing, and vendor relationships, ensuring alignment w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Champion category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience. Manage product assortment, pricing, and vendor partnerships while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize per...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and execute category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience across retail categories. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of retail by developing and executing category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of retail by developing and executing category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product offering...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $105K *

Transform your career by driving category strategies that enhance sales growth and customer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and vendor partnerships while manag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving category strategies that enhance sales growth and customer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and vendor partnerships, ensuring alignm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience across retail categories, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at our retail division by driving category strategies that enhance sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Drive category strategies that enhance sales growth and customer experience. Manage product assortment, pricing, and vendor partnerships while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $165K *

Contribute to the Global Value team's investment strategy by conducting in-depth financial analysis, facilitating informed decision-making through detailed research, and fostering collaborative relati...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $143K *

Champion operational excellence by managing projects, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and tools. Drive solutions that support business objectives whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by applying advanced business analytics to drive actionable insights and enhance operations. Collaborate across teams to establish performance metrics and provide strategic recommenda...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $136K *

Lead financial analysis and strategic planning to support business decisions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance financial discipline, manage budgets, and drive performance improvements across the or...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Deliver insights by analyzing diverse data sets using Python and SQL. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and produce actionable reports that support decision-making in a dyna...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$78K - $143K *

Drive operational excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, manage projects, and implement data-driven solutions that support business objectives and compliance sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Category Analyst do?question toggle

    A Category Analyst studies product and category data—such as sales, pricing, promotions, inventory, and customer trends—and shares recommendations to improve business performance.

  • What skills are important for Category Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include data analysis, Excel, SQL, forecasting, dashboard development, knowledge of business or retail metrics, and clear communication with stakeholders.

  • What industries hire Category Analysts?question toggle

    Category Analysts work across retail, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, distribution, and other industries where companies manage product categories and make data-informed assortment or pricing decisions.

  • Do Category Analyst jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced and senior Category Analyst roles meet or exceed $100,000, but pay varies by employer, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying at least $100,000.

  • How can I find a Category Analyst job on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Category Analyst listings on Ladders, review each role’s qualifications and responsibilities, and apply to opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.