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.
$90K - $115K *
Lead the end-to-end strategy for innovative paid media channels, including connected TV, YouTube, and streaming audio. This role empowers you to optimize budgets and campaigns while collaborating acro...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$70K - $96K *
Champion digital commerce excellence by supporting Salesforce Commerce Cloud initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders, document processes, and drive testing and issue resolution to enhance customer...
Reposted 1 week ago
$107K - $140K *
Drive sourcing strategies and supplier management for enterprise software, ensuring optimal value and performance across global operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute category plans and...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Resource Analyst III
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by analyzing and configuring software solutions to meet business needs, ensuring system effectiveness and recommending improvements for optimal performance across multiple functional...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Transform data into actionable insights as you collaborate across teams to drive strategic decisions, enhance forecasting, and optimize commercial performance in the pharmaceutical sector. Your analyt...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst Marketing Finance
$80K - $95K *
Innovate financial strategies by bridging Finance and Marketing, managing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for 14 brands. Collaborate with leaders to enhance spend effectiveness and drive data-in...
5 days ago
Senior Manager, Consumer Analytics
$140K - $173K *
Join us to lead advanced analytics initiatives, driving consumer insights and strategic brand decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize business performance and foster talent deve...
2 weeks ago
$73K - $135K *
Analyze and support global sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and data analytics to enhance procurement visibility and decision-making. Manage multiple projects while driving savings and mitig...
2 days ago
Category Manager-Corporate Services
$110K - $130K *
Champion strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize corporate services, driving cost reductions and supplier partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance procurement processes and ensure complian...
2 weeks ago
$95K *
Transform your career by engaging in diverse investment banking transactions. Collaborate with seasoned professionals across various sectors, enhancing your skills in financial analysis, modeling, and...
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$95K - $125K *
Drive strategic financial insights by managing budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting for marketing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance transparency and optimize resou...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $125K *
Unlock the potential of marketing operations by driving budget management, financial reconciliation, and strategic resource planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into act...
2 weeks ago
Principal Analyst, Paid Search Analytics
$146K - $229K *
Join a team that's redefining paid search analytics. As a Principal Analyst, you'll drive insights from data, optimize performance, and shape measurement strategies across platforms, collaborating wit...
2 days ago
Principal Analyst, Paid Search Analytics
$140K - $229K *
Transform data into actionable insights as a Principal Analyst in Paid Search Analytics. Collaborate with marketing teams to optimize performance across platforms, driving strategic decisions and shap...
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Principal Analyst, Paid Search Analytics
$140K - $229K *
Elevate your career as a Principal Analyst, driving insights in paid search analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enhance measurement strategies, and shape the fu...
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Principal Analyst, Paid Search Analytics
$146K - $229K *
Join us to shape the future of paid search analytics, driving insights and optimization strategies that enhance marketing performance across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
2 days ago
$87K *
Elevate your analytical skills by producing insights and reports that drive strategic media decisions. Collaborate with teams to optimize client investments through data-driven narratives and ensure a...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $115K *
Partner with us to enhance client engagement and product success by leveraging your analytical skills and industry insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and support user adopt...
1 week ago
Customer Insights Analyst, Digital Solutions
$103K - $169K *
Contribute to data-driven decision-making by analyzing customer insights and operational data. Collaborate across teams to enhance digital experiences and improve business strategies through actionabl...
2 days ago
Customer Insights Analyst, Digital Solutions
$103K - $169K *
Drive impactful data analysis to enhance digital experiences and inform strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to translate insights into actionable recommendations, ensuring data integrity and...
2 days ago
Customer Insights Analyst, Digital Solutions
$103K - $169K *
Analyze customer data to drive strategic insights, enhance digital adoption, and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable recommendations that shape business stra...
2 days ago
$90K - $95K *
Unlock the potential of data by transforming business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to design, document, and validate data products that drive infor...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by supporting federal contracting proposals and pricing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop competitive pricing models and ensure compliance with feder...
1 week ago
$93K - $155K *
Drive impactful data analysis to enhance business efficiency and decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative solutions, manage project timelines, and ensure data accuracy whi...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $155K *
Unlock insights by developing data-driven solutions that enhance business strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and effective visualization, driving impactful deci...
6 days ago
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.