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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$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving insights from customer interactions to enhance CX strategies. Collaborate across teams to analyze data, produce actionable reports, and optimize the Voice of the Customer p...

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

$75K - $95K *

Engage with a dynamic team to enhance customer experience through data-driven insights. Drive impactful decisions across multiple departments by transforming client feedback into actionable strategies...

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

$75K - $95K *

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

$82K - $102K *

Join us to leverage data visualization through Power BI, collaborating across divisions to enhance reporting and analytics. Drive efficiency and profitability by exploring data sources and providing a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead sales operations initiatives by managing quoting, order fulfillment, and cross-functional coordination. Ensure accurate CRM maintenance and support OEM sales processes while driving efficiency an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $117K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $112K *

Develop and optimize enterprise-grade Power BI semantic models, enhancing analytics capabilities across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead profitability analysis, prepare regulatory reports, and enhance financial processes. Collaborate on data management and support senior management with critical financial in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to develop data-driven pricing strategies and market insights for a growing portfolio of veterinary technology products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive profita...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $168K *

Drive pricing strategy and market intelligence for veterinary tech products, leveraging data to optimize pricing models and enhance profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to support product lau...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $117K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing robust models and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet analytics needs and drive strategic decisions in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of sales by engaging with key customers to identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions, and drive strategic relationships. Collaborate with teams to exceed customer expectation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Drive impactful insights by transforming customer feedback into actionable strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance the customer experience through data analysis, journey mapping, and reporting...

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

$72K - $90K *

Optimize clinical trial budgeting processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing protocols, and ensuring financial accuracy. Contribute to the advancement of cancer research through...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of our operations by providing critical application support, enhancing system reliability, and collaborating with global teams to drive continuous improvement and user satisfaction in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic analytics initiatives that drive sales growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and reporting, while coaching and developing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$78K - $104K *

Drive category management initiatives by leveraging consumer insights and sales data to enhance business strategies, foster client relationships, and maximize growth opportunities in the beverage sect...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$78K - $104K *

Join a team that's driving category management excellence by leveraging consumer insights and sales data to enhance business strategies, foster client relationships, and maximize growth opportunities...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving insights and analytics to enhance profitability and operational efficiency across business units. Collaborate with leadership to support stra...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by analyzing complex data sets to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop models and insights that enhance business performance and support da...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Champion the configuration of our Ascend 2.0 platform by leading spec negotiations and ensuring data quality for client onboarding. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage multiple implementations, and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by analyzing financial data to drive budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights using advanced analytics tools and AI technolog...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$114K - $124K *

Support data-driven decision-making by analyzing and reporting data using Power BI and ETL processes. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices in data management and ensure accurate data rep...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Salesforce usage to drive value across Sales and Operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflows, ensure data integration, and establish performance metric...

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

$110K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Salesforce usage to enhance sales and operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive workflow improvements, data integration, and performance metrics, ensuring maximu...

Bentonville, ARRemote

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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.