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.
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate market data and drive retail real estate growth strategies. Deliver actionable insights and support site selection, market planning, and new store development through a...
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$116K - $166K *
Transform financial planning and analysis by leveraging data insights, driving process improvements, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making in a dynamic, multinational environment...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive financial modeling and analysis to enhance decision-making, ensuring accuracy in forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics. Collaborate on acquisition evaluations and improve financial workflo...
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$63K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing sales operations and supporting cross-functional collaboration. This role offers exposure to project coordination, administrative tasks, and process improveme...
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$63K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team as a Sales Coordinator, supporting daily operations and cross-functional collaboration. Enhance sales processes, coordinate meetings, and drive project initiatives while gaining ex...
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Operations Data & Financial Analyst
$71K - $100K *
Grow your career with a role focused on delivering data-driven insights, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting financial decision-making through advanced analytics and reporting solutions a...
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Associate Buyer, Men's Adv Contemporary & Denim
$75K - $97K *
Drive success by supporting the Buying team in vendor selection, inventory analysis, and pricing strategies. Contribute to sales growth and mentor Assistant Buyers while executing category strategies...
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$130K - $150K *
Champion strategic sales initiatives by leveraging your expertise in enterprise-level software solutions for the manufacturing sector, driving customer success and exceeding quota targets through cons...
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Empower our clients by driving strategic sales of enterprise-level supply chain solutions in the automotive sector. Build trusted relationships, deliver compelling value propositions, and achieve sale...
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Associate National Account Manager - Costco Team
$90K - $130K *
Drive customer performance by building strong relationships and executing strategic initiatives across Tissue, Towel, and Napkin categories, ensuring profitability and compliance while collaborating w...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform manual workflows into automated data pipelines, collaborating with stakeholders to design solutions that enhance decision-making and streamline processes across multiple business functions...
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Global Pricing Manager, Aerospace
$130K - $150K *
Transform pricing strategies in the Aerospace sector by leading global initiatives, optimizing structures, and driving data-informed decisions to enhance profitability and growth across diverse market...
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Analyst, Operations Excellence
$85K - $92K *
Transform operations by leading strategic initiatives and data-driven projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and drive impactful recommendations t...
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$66K - $95K *
Drive pricing strategies by leveraging your expertise in mortgage pricing engines. Collaborate on rate sheets and adjustments, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing operational efficien...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in building robust data infrastructure and analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify challenges, automate workflows, and leverage AI tools to enhance productivity...
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Director, Advanced Analytics - Seller Risk & Performance
$143K - $286K *
Drive advanced analytics initiatives to enhance decision-making and insights. Collaborate with leaders across functions, mentor teams, and develop innovative models that align with business goals to p...
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Director, Advanced Analytics - Seller Risk & Performance
$110K - $220K *
Drive advanced analytics initiatives to influence business outcomes, mentor teams, and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making while collaborating with cross-functional teams and executive lea...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving financial excellence by shaping commercial decisions, optimizing investments, and enhancing profitability through strategic analysis and collaboration across the Grocery cha...
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Program Manager, Supply Chain Analytics
$190K - $240K *
Join our team to modernize global supply chain systems by transforming data into actionable insights, leveraging AI tools, and enhancing analytics capabilities to drive efficiency and decision-making...
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Program Manager, Supply Chain Analytics
$190K - $240K *
Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...
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$97K - $125K *
Drive process optimization by mapping, documenting, and analyzing workflows to enhance operational efficiency and support automation, while partnering with stakeholders to implement standardized best...
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$115K - $140K *
Transform client relationships by leveraging analytics to drive performance insights, optimize campaigns, and deliver actionable recommendations for Criteo's largest US clients, ensuring impactful out...
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$115K - $140K *
Manage analytics for top Performance Media clients, transforming data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Drive growth through A/B testing, performance diagnostics, and collaborati...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by owning and enhancing the financial model that drives strategic decisions. This high-autonomy role demands rigorous analysis and innovative forecasting to influence leadership an...
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Join a team that's redefining customer experience by translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements, ensuring seamless integration across platforms and delivering innovative...
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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.