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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$96K - $126K *

Optimize category management strategies to drive growth through data analysis, collaboration, and actionable insights. Leverage communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and enhance bus...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$132K - $299K *

Elevate pricing strategies for embedded memory solutions by analyzing market data and trends. Collaborate across teams to enhance pricing tools and processes, ensuring competitiveness and profitabilit...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $299K *

Champion pricing strategies for embedded memory solutions, leveraging data to enhance competitiveness and profitability. Collaborate across teams to improve tools and processes while driving strategic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $299K *

Drive pricing strategy for embedded memory solutions by analyzing market data, collaborating across teams, and enhancing pricing tools to support competitiveness and profitability in diverse markets...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $166K *

Lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, driving strategic insights and optimizing processes within a dynamic, multinational environment to support business growth and decision-making...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Elevate mobile app acquisition strategies by managing omni-channel paid media campaigns. Collaborate with clients to optimize performance, drive growth, and ensure seamless execution across platforms...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $150K *

Lead strategic pricing initiatives by developing complex cost models and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Collaborate across departments to create competitive proposals that drive busines...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Develop and enhance strategic portfolio analyses, collaborating with teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiencies across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $143K *

Innovate with data to drive marketing insights and strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance media performance and optimize brand growth through actionable analytics and insights...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in product analytics, driving data-driven decisions across teams. Own experimentation and deep-dive analyses, transforming insights into strategic recommendations that enhance user exp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate category strategies for non-Citrus products, focusing on Extracts, Tea, and Sugar Reduction. Collaborate with sales and innovation teams to drive growth and optimize portfolio management while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to enhance marketing performance through analysis, A/B testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving insights that inform strategy and foster grow...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $214K *

Lead cross-category diagnostics to optimize enterprise portfolio performance. Synthesize market data and financial metrics to identify growth drivers, informing strategic decisions and enhancing execu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$60K - $100K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes, prioritize projects, and develop strategic reporting. Drive improvements in workflows and documentation whi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $100K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance project collaboration, prioritize initiatives, and streamline business processes. Drive strategic reporting and support user training to improve operation...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $100K *

Support cross-functional teams by analyzing business processes, facilitating user sessions, and enhancing collaboration through strategic reporting and workflow improvements. Drive effective prioritiz...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing collaboration across Business and Technology. As a Business Analyst, you'll support portfolio management, prioritize projects, and develop strategic reporting...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $100K *

Transform business processes by collaborating across teams, prioritizing projects, and enhancing reporting. Drive strategic initiatives, facilitate user sessions, and develop documentation to improve...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of cost analysis and project financials, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets and forecasts, driving efficiency in proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $179K *

Analyze and optimize retail deposit pricing strategies to enhance profitability and growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data-driven recommendations, monitor market trends, and lead a team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $96K *

Analyze and present data-driven insights to enhance business strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This senior role focuses on optimizing reporting methodologies and ensuring dat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $115K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leading analytics projects, collaborating with business teams, and delivering insightful reports. This role enhances organizational efficiency through actionable...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $105K *

Empower analytics excellence by leading projects that turn complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate effectively across teams to drive process optimization, compliance, and innovative reporti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $114K *

Optimize supply chain processes by developing production schedules, managing procurement, and aligning supply with demand. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory management and d...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence by leveraging your expertise in private market asset data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality, streamline processes, and drive product impr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.