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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$150K - $207K *

Champion consumer-led innovations by leading insights and product intelligence, ensuring superior product experiences and strategic execution across categories to drive growth and consumer satisfactio...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock insights through advanced analytics to drive CRM strategy and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and optimize campaign effectiveness across digi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by leading sourcing strategies in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier performance, drive cost savings, and ensure a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Optimize supplier data management by building robust data pipelines and ensuring seamless integration between systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and governance, d...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $303K *

Optimize strategic discounting and coupon initiatives to drive profitable growth through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration, enhancing customer experience while maintaining margin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $126K *

Champion the strategy and execution of marketing technology platforms, driving customer acquisition and engagement through collaboration with cross-functional teams to maximize ROI and deliver scalabl...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$78K - $109K *

Join us to execute and optimize programmatic media campaigns, leveraging your analytical skills and hands-on experience with leading platforms to drive performance and support strategic objectives in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $278K *

Unlock enterprise value by leading category strategies and managing a team of category managers. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to optimize external spend, drive innovation, and ensure sustainab...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Transform financial insights into strategic initiatives, supporting planning and analysis as the organization scales. Collaborate across teams to enhance budget management, reporting, and performance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data strategy and analytics. Lead initiatives that transform complex insights into strategic opportunities, enhancing client marketing through data-driven narr...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$87K - $130K *

Unlock strategic insights by analyzing market trends and supplier performance to enhance pricing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive negotiation processes and optimize custome...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by optimizing MRP, materials planning, and production scheduling. Collaborate across teams to enhance inventory management and improve processes, ensuring material availab...

Anjou, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by driving financial strategies and insights across multiple brands. Collaborate with C-Suite and brand leaders to optimize revenue processes, enhance forecasting, and identify gro...

5 days ago

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

$86K - $100K *

Support financial operations by managing month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with teams across North America to enhance reporting accuracy and drive business insights through data...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $169K *

Transform insights into strategic decisions by joining a dynamic analytics team. Shape competitive intelligence efforts, leverage AI tools, and drive impactful initiatives across a global organization...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $169K *

Drive strategic insights by analyzing emerging AI trends and competitive intelligence. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and shape analytics initiatives, leveraging advanced tools to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $169K *

Optimize strategic intelligence efforts by delivering insights that empower decision-making across AI, Data, and Analytics initiatives. Collaborate with teams to shape capabilities and drive innovatio...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $169K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping global competitive intelligence. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights that inform strategic decisions, leveraging AI tools to enhance data anal...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive consumer insights to shape mobility's future by translating data into actionable strategies. Collaborate across teams to influence product design and development, ensuring customer needs are pri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as a Cost Control Analyst, collaborating with teams to optimize pricing strategies and enhance project cost management, driving efficiency and cost reduction across operations...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our demand generation efforts by orchestrating targeted marketing strategies that engage key accounts in the Corporate Tech sector. Collaborate with leadership to drive pipeline growth and enh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $230K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in revenue analytics, driving data-driven insights and optimizing pricing strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and reporting...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion transformative solutions by analyzing client challenges, driving strategic improvements, and fostering long-term capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful results for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading global strategies for AI and emerging technologies. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive innovation, build capabilities, and negotiate complex contr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $125K *

Drive your career with strategic insights as a Category Manager, leveraging data to enhance partnerships and optimize growth within retail channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence categor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.