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.
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.
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.
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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Join a team that's redefining marketing governance by ensuring compliance with privacy and AI regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain responsible processes and support business objecti...
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Champion vendor management and insights by enhancing procurement strategies, analyzing performance, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations. Collaborate with teams to drive effici...
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Transform your career by driving relationships and sales as a Key Account Manager. You'll lead key account strategies, ensuring client satisfaction and revenue growth while collaborating across divisi...
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VP Analytics Business Intelligence
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Lead a transformative analytics team, delivering insights and solutions to enhance business performance and stakeholder engagement. Drive innovation in BI processes, ensuring a motivated workforce and...
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Transform shopper marketing strategies by developing and executing retailer-specific plans that enhance engagement and drive growth across key brands, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve busin...
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Empower our analytics function by leading hands-on execution, driving AI automation, and fostering business partnerships. This role demands a pragmatic leader who transforms complex data into actionab...
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$85K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance digital marketing analytics and reporting. Leverage AI and advanced coding to build dashboards that optimize marketing investments and track key metrics, driving growth...
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Senior Analyst, Marketing Analytics
$60K - $140K *
Transform complex datasets into actionable insights that drive performance strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop narratives that influence decision-making and optimize client...
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Category Analytics & Insights Manager - MEIJER CUSTOMER TEAM
$125K - $157K *
Engage as a strategic partner, leveraging data insights to drive category growth and enhance shopper experiences. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and implement actionable strategies...
1 week ago
$69K - $96K *
Take ownership of critical administrative functions, driving results through collaboration with Sales Account Executives and multifunctional teams. Utilize strong analytical skills to enhance efficien...
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Senior Analyst, Decision Analytics
$80K - $95K *
Unlock insights by leveraging advanced analytics to support strategic objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform data into actionable reports, utilizing AI and SQL to enhance decision-maki...
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$77K - $104K *
Drive financial excellence by analyzing data, forecasting trends, and providing insights to enhance business performance. Collaborate across departments to support strategic initiatives and ensure com...
6 days ago
$67K - $100K *
Drive category sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to optimize procurement processes, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and delivering value across assigned categories while...
3 weeks ago
Channel Marketing Analyst, Strategic Accounts
$100K - $125K *
Analyze market trends and customer data to drive growth, optimize investments, and support strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver compelling insights that influence decision...
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$106K - $221K *
Analyze complex data to drive strategic decisions and optimize investments. Collaborate with teams to create statistical models and cost-benefit analyses, ensuring effective resource use through data...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic sourcing and supplier strategies to enhance capital investments and operational reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business priorities and technical requirem...
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Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Procurement
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to strategic partnerships and contract management. Drive value through effective negotiations and vendor performance evaluation while supporting internal stakeholders in a...
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Category Manager/Sr Category Manager, Procurement
$95K - $115K *
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving opportunities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency...
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Financial Analyst II - Digital Capital and Expense
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in financial analysis and strategic planning, utilizing advanced analytics to drive business decisions. Collaborate with senior management and mentor team members to enhance financial...
3 weeks ago
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Unlock potential as a Lead Procurement Analyst, driving category strategies and vendor relationships. Collaborate with teams to enhance sourcing, contract management, and procurement operations, ensur...
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Account Analytics Manager (Cosmetics)
$88K - $105K *
Analyze data to drive strategic insights and support account decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer success in the beauty industry, leveraging analytics to identify opp...
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Principal Analyst, Aggregator & Vertical Search Analytics
$140K - $229K *
Transform data into actionable insights as a Principal Analyst, driving analytics for vertical search and aggregator partnerships. Shape measurement frameworks, optimize performance, and influence str...
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Principal Analyst, Aggregator & Vertical Search Analytics
$146K - $229K *
Shape the analytics strategy for vertical search and aggregator channels, driving insights that inform investment and bidding decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance...
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Principal Analyst, Aggregator & Vertical Search Analytics
$146K - $229K *
Transform the analytics landscape by measuring and optimizing GEICO's presence on comparison and marketplace platforms. Drive data-driven decisions to enhance partner performance and ROI through hands...
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Principal Analyst, Aggregator & Vertical Search Analytics
$140K - $229K *
Unlock the potential of marketing analytics by driving insights from aggregator and vertical search data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enhance measurement framework...
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What does a Category Analyst do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Category Analyst listings on Ladders, review each role’s qualifications and responsibilities, and apply to opportunities that fit your experience and career goals.