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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$72K - $98K *

Elevate product success by managing critical data in footwear analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and drive informed decisions throughout product lifecycles, fos...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$72K - $98K *

Optimize data integrity and collaboration within the Footwear Product Creation Team, ensuring accurate product information throughout the lifecycle. You'll play a crucial role in supporting decision-m...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$89K - $134K *

Explore your potential as a key analytical consultant, leveraging data to optimize drug pricing and enhance pharmacy relationships while collaborating across multiple functions to drive strategic grow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Support the financial evaluation of energy storage solutions, ensuring project viability and competitiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic growth and optimize product off...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $163K *

Shape technology investments by connecting initiatives to measurable business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define value frameworks, track performance, and provide insights th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $110K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leveraging analytical skills to develop and evaluate high-priority projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings effectively to senior leade...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$84K - $156K *

Champion revenue growth by managing client relationships and optimizing programmatic advertising strategies. Drive insights and performance analysis to enhance revenue generation in a fast-paced envir...

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Reposted 2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining vendor management by fostering strong relationships, optimizing contract processes, and driving strategic negotiations. Leverage your expertise to enhance sourcing functi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging shopper insights and market analysis to drive category growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop actionable recommendations that enhance performance and exceed c...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through data-driven insights. In this role, you'll support Technical Account Managers by managing deliverables, conducting analyses, and faci...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you support Technical Account Managers in enhancing customer success for logistics clients. Develop core skills in data analysis, customer operations, and cross-functional colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial analysis and forecasting by leading data-driven insights and business partnering. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance financial planning, reporting, and process efficiency, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic finance consulting team, assisting in high-stakes analyses and client engagements. Collaborate with skilled professionals to deliver impactful insights and drive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $132K *

Shape the future of supplier performance management by driving accountability and improvement across quality and fulfillment metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational sta...

1 week ago

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

$71K - $125K *

Partner with us to support commercial lending relationships under $10M. Collaborate with sales, manage credit processes, create pitch materials, conduct due diligence, and ensure timely approvals whil...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer data-driven insights in a dynamic marketing analytics environment. Own end-to-end analytics processes, from SQL and Python analysis to dbt model integration, ensuring impactful recommendations...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $134K *

Optimize financial processes by supporting A&M accounting and controls, focusing on marketing investments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, enhance reporting, and drive ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $175K *

Drive impactful B2B marketing initiatives by collaborating across teams to create compelling content and campaigns that enhance customer engagement and optimize performance through data-driven insight...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $175K *

Lead integrated B2B marketing campaigns by collaborating across teams to create compelling content and optimize performance through data-driven insights, enhancing market education and adoption of dig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $102K *

Analyze and optimize supply chain operations, turning data into actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across sourcing, inv...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$94K - $115K *

Analyze financial data and develop budgets to support leadership decisions. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and resource utilization while identifying trends and providing actionab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Champion the integrity and accuracy of master data across ERP systems, driving data governance and quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management processes and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving data-informed product decisions through advanced analytics. Collaborate globally to enhance user experiences and optimize growth initiatives, leveraging cutting-edge tools a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $134K *

Advance your career by driving online grocery growth through strategic customer relationships and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize digital execution and enha...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $140K *

Transform procurement processes by leading sourcing initiatives, analyzing supplier performance, and driving operational efficiencies in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.