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.
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Transform customer insights into actionable strategies that drive web traffic, conversion, and revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital performance and optimize custo...
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Analyze customer behavior data to drive web traffic, conversion, and revenue growth. Own segmentation and cohort analysis, providing actionable insights to enhance marketing effectiveness and customer...
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Join our Legal & Compliance team, ensuring regulatory adherence in trading activities. Utilize your analytical skills to monitor transactions and collaborate effectively with departments to uphold com...
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Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics - Inventory Capabilities
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Elevate inventory capabilities through advanced analytics by driving strategies, collaborating across functions, and providing data-driven insights to improve supply chain processes for enhanced custo...
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Empower cross-functional teams by managing vendor pricing submissions, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment. Drive margin improvement through data analysis and compelling business cases while col...
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Visual Merchandising & Product Coordinator
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Champion visual merchandising and product coordination to enhance brand presentation across retail and eCommerce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful product launches and maint...
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Analyst, Travel & Entertainment Account Management
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Pioneer insights and analytics in the dynamic travel and entertainment sector. Collaborate with leading brands to drive growth through data-driven strategies, enhancing customer relationships and oper...
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Analyst, Travel & Entertainment Account Management
$90K - $144K *
Unlock growth in the dynamic travel sector by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with industry leaders to enhance customer relationships and drive strategic initiatives, while gai...
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Segmentation Analyst, SMGS Ops - Sales Planning and Compensation
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Empower customer success by resolving inquiries and enhancing data processes. Collaborate across teams to uphold sales planning standards and drive operational excellence through effective communicati...
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Segmentation Analyst, SMGS Ops - Sales Planning and Compensation
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Drive customer satisfaction by resolving inquiries and executing data hygiene tasks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold sales planning policies and support operational excellence initia...
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Shape the future of financial strategy by leveraging your expertise in workforce planning and expense analysis. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance, enhance processes, and support compreh...
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(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics
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Champion advanced analytics initiatives to drive strategic insights and enhance decision-making. Lead a high-performing team, manage cross-functional projects, and collaborate with senior leadership t...
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(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics
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Pioneer advanced analytics initiatives to drive strategic business outcomes. Lead a high-performing team, collaborate with senior leadership, and manage complex projects to deliver actionable insights...
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(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics
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Champion advanced analytics initiatives to drive data-driven decision-making, leading a high-performing team and collaborating with senior leadership to develop strategic insights that enhance busines...
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(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics
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Lead the charge in advanced analytics initiatives, driving data-driven decision-making and strategic insights. Collaborate with leadership to manage projects, mentor teams, and implement innovative so...
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(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics
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Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced analytics initiatives. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic decision-making and foster a high-pe...
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(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics
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Provide advanced analytics leadership, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Manage end-to-end projects, ensuring credibility and innovation in analytics to drive business decisions and...
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(USA) Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics
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Drive your career with advanced analytics leadership, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Manage end-to-end projects, influence business decisions, and foster innovation through statis...
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Shape the future of advertising by driving new business opportunities and building strong relationships with brands. Leverage your sales expertise to influence decisions and deliver tailored video sol...
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Advance sales strategies and open new accounts by leveraging 12-20 years of expertise in IT/Analytics services. Collaborate across teams to enhance service offerings and develop strategies for account...
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Senior Analyst, Macro Research
$102K - $133K *
Deliver insightful macro research and strategy to enhance portfolio decision-making, focusing on currency markets. Collaborate with the Global Research team to assess global developments and provide a...
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Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales excellence by managing customer projects, generating proposals, and collaborating across departments to exceed expectations while maximizing margins and e...
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Drive data-driven insights by analyzing and visualizing complex datasets, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance business processes and support program managers in achieving strategic goals throug...
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Lead the charge in analyzing Medicare Advantage data to enhance reporting, streamline processes, and support operational teams in achieving data-driven insights that improve business outcomes and memb...
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Senior Manager, Data Acquisition (R-20047)
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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.