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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$73K - $101K *

Optimize data-driven marketing strategies by analyzing large datasets, providing actionable insights, and collaborating with clients and teams to enhance campaign performance and achieve business goal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $130K *

Join our Competitive Intelligence team to drive strategic insights through in-depth analyses of pricing and assortment data. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and leverage AI fo...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with data to deliver actionable insights that drive category growth and enhance client decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate shopper behavior into strategic recommendation...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $125K *

Empower FP&A product development by translating business needs into actionable requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and performance solutions, ensuring data integ...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $132K *

Drive high-impact analytics to enhance sourcing strategies and value creation across Grocery and HABA portfolios. Collaborate with senior leaders to translate complex data into actionable insights and...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your career by leading cross-functional teams to optimize space planning and merchandising strategies. Utilize analytics and consumer insights to enhance shopper experiences and drive busines...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to manage and enhance our consumer purchase data assets, collaborating with vendors and internal teams to ensure high-quality data acquisition and compliance, driving insights and analytics fo...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $112K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a CPFR Analyst, collaborating with Walmart and internal teams to enhance inventory management and ensure product availability. Drive efficiency and support g...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform data analysis by ensuring accurate responses in our conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to enhance data integrity and user e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring data accuracy in a conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to enhance user queries and improve data represent...

Philadelphia, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of data analysis by ensuring accurate insights in our conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and user experience, driving i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform financial insights into strategic growth by analyzing market trends, developing financial models, and collaborating across teams to drive value creation in a dynamic energy sector. Your expe...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading Retail analytics initiatives to drive performance insights, target setting, and governance. Collaborate with senior leadership to modernize reporting and enhance decision-m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$83K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging data insights to drive sales strategy. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze performance, identify trends, and recommend actionable strategies that enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Transform pricing strategies by analyzing data to optimize profit and sales across categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast impacts, recommend adjustments, and enhance consumer...

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

$75K - $119K *

Analyze data to drive marketing performance improvements and client retention insights. Collaborate across teams to generate actionable strategies that align with company objectives, while managing mu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $90K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to analyze digital product performance, track user behavior, and translate business goals into actionable insights. Support the product lifecycle while enhancing you...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $125K *

Bring your expertise to elevate marketing analytics by diagnosing organizer acquisition and retention efforts, delivering actionable insights, and collaborating with leadership to drive strategic deci...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$111K - $160K *

Analyze marketing data to drive insights that enhance ROI and inform budget strategies. Collaborate across teams to provide strategic analysis and support planning efforts, leveraging quantitative met...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock insights by analyzing audience data and enhancing marketing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize targeting, improve performance, and drive data-driven decisions in the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $135K *

Transform complex data into strategic pricing models that drive growth. Collaborate across teams to evaluate deal economics and deliver insights that enhance profitability and operational efficiency i...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $101K *

Drive impactful business decisions by analyzing complex data sets and providing actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and develop innovative solutions tha...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   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.