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 *
Grow your career by building strong relationships and driving sales in the South Texas market. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify opportunities and deliver solutions that enhance customer valu...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Champion growth and build lasting partnerships by driving sales for custom corrugated packaging in North Alabama, Eastern Mississippi, and South Tennessee. Leverage industry insights and customer rela...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Director, Analytics & Insights
$130K - $170K *
Accelerate progress at shaping data-driven decisions by leading a diverse team to deliver impactful analytics solutions, drive enterprise-wide insights, and foster collaboration across business and te...
Reposted 2 days ago
Director, Analytics & Insights
$130K - $170K *
Champion data-driven decisions by leading a multidisciplinary analytics team. Drive actionable insights, enhance analytics capabilities, and foster collaboration to support organizational priorities a...
Reposted 1 week ago
$70K - $115K *
Drive impactful data-driven decisions by transforming insights into actionable strategies. Collaborate with leadership to enhance warehouse operations through advanced analytics, reporting tools, and...
1 week ago
$70K - $115K *
Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights to enhance warehouse operations. Collaborate with leadership to implement tools, lead projects, and drive data-driven decision-making acro...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $115K *
Advance warehouse operations by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leadership to build dashboards, implement tools, and support data-driven decisions while leading projects a...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in executing strategic initiatives for the Office of Ethics and Compliance, managing projects, assessing support needs, and driving operational excellence across global compliance effo...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $160K *
Drive procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing, vendor management, and complex negotiations. Collaborate with senior leaders to optimize supplier performance and deliver measurable savings...
4 weeks ago
International Customer Supply Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex B2B customer accounts with autonomy. You'll oversee order execution, supply coordination, and customer communication, ensuring exceptional service and...
1 week ago
$102K - $151K *
Engage with CPG partners to establish impactful advertising strategies and grow revenue. Manage a diverse portfolio, lead marketing initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to elevate brand vis...
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$102K - $151K *
Join a dynamic team to build transformative advertising partnerships with major CPG brands. Manage strategies that foster collaboration and drive growth across diverse market sectors, while shaping in...
Reposted 1 week ago
$102K - $151K *
Drive the growth of strategic partnerships with major CPG brands, overseeing ad strategies and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance DoorDash's ads business and provide effective marketing s...
Reposted 1 week ago
$102K - $151K *
Shape the future of digital advertising by steering partnerships with major CPG brands. Leverage your expertise to drive adoption, create marketing strategies, and optimize campaigns, while managing a...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Oversee financial operations and cost management, ensuring compliance and fiscal accountability. Collaborate with leadership to analyze budgets, KPIs, and performance data, driving strategic financial...
1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Take ownership of a dynamic analytics team, driving insights and ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering collaboration and professional growth in a fast-paced environment...
2 weeks ago
Research Scientist, Pricing Science
$136K - $184K *
Analyze causal inference methods to enhance pricing strategies using ML. Collaborate with economists and engineers to develop robust causal ML pipelines and tools, ensuring rigorous methodologies are...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to manage enterprise real estate data assets, ensuring quality, governance, and timely delivery. Collaborate to translate business needs into actionable data require...
2 weeks ago
Sr Finance Analyst- Intragroup Accounting Operations
$79K - $113K *
Join a team that's transforming intragroup accounting operations by ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of related-party transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr. Feeds Analyst, Measurement - Data Integration
$75K - $93K *
Transform the future of feed-based marketing by optimizing client feeds, enhancing data integration, and driving innovative strategies across multiple channels to elevate client success and engagement...
1 week ago
Sr. Feeds Analyst, Measurement - Data Integration
$75K - $93K *
Optimize client feed management and drive innovative strategies for feed-based marketing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product intelligence and deliver exceptional client results...
1 week ago
Sr. Feeds Analyst, Measurement - Data Integration
$75K - $93K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative feed management strategies and optimizing client feeds across multiple channels. Collaborate with teams to enhance digital marketing capabilities and deliver exc...
1 week ago
$95K - $110K *
Transform client engagement by managing and expanding relationships with buyside accounts, driving subscription renewals and cross-selling opportunities to achieve exceptional retention and growth tar...
Reposted 2 days ago
HRIS Analyst- Financial Systems
$80K - $95K *
Champion the optimization of Workday Financial Management systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes, reporting, and analytics...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Supply Chain Planning & Analysis (Pharmaceutical Operations)
$100K - $120K *
Unlock operational excellence by leading supply chain planning and analysis, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across teams to drive efficiency and service levels in the pharmaceutical...
3 weeks 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.