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.
$110K - $169K *
Join a dynamic team as a Business Analyst, driving process improvements and leveraging AI tools to enhance legal operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze data, and del...
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$110K - $169K *
Optimize business operations by gathering and analyzing requirements, leveraging AI tools to enhance processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive effective solutions in a dynamic environmen...
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$110K - $169K *
Empower legal teams by gathering and analyzing requirements, leveraging AI tools to enhance processes and documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders to design effective solutions and improve operati...
1 week ago
$110K - $169K *
Empower your career by supporting legal teams through requirements analysis, process design, and AI tool integration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business operations and drive efficiency...
1 week ago
$110K - $169K *
Unlock potential by collaborating with legal teams to gather and analyze requirements, leveraging AI tools to enhance processes and documentation. Drive efficiency and effectiveness in business operat...
1 week ago
$110K - $169K *
Collaborate with legal teams to gather and analyze requirements, leveraging AI tools to enhance processes and documentation. Drive integration with downstream systems while ensuring effective communic...
1 week ago
$110K - $169K *
Empower legal teams by gathering and analyzing requirements, enhancing processes with AI tools, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive efficiency and usability in business operations...
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$110K - $169K *
Transform your career by supporting legal teams through requirements analysis, process design, and AI tool integration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business operations and drive efficienc...
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Senior Business Procurement Analyst
$80K - $120K *
Support dynamic teams in optimizing business processes for Naval Education systems. Conduct needs analysis, ensure compliance, and enhance cybersecurity measures while managing end-to-end service deli...
6 days ago
Senior Business Procurement Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Empower organizational success by leading business analysis for training systems. Drive process improvements, manage risks, and ensure compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance oper...
1 week ago
Financial Analyst - Trade Spend and Post Audit Claims
$71K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing over $2M in annual customer post-audit claims. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Teams to enhance trade spend controls, provide financial insights, and drive...
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$90K - $108K *
Optimize investment strategies by collaborating with sales teams to drive transactions in private tech companies, engaging new investors, and providing essential market insights to elevate client succ...
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Digital Marketing / Sr Product Analytics Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Analyze market trends and competitive intelligence to drive strategic marketing initiatives. Collaborate with teams to develop advanced models and provide insights that enhance global marketing effort...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives that drive value across diverse business functions. Collaborate with teams to negotiate agreements, manage supplier relationships, and int...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Engage with diverse teams to analyze, manage, and improve datasets for traders and researchers, driving data quality and insights in a fast-paced financial environment. Your contributions will support...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Supplier
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Product Marketing Manager, shaping go-to-market strategies for innovative distributor products. Collaborate across functions to define customer needs, craft messaging...
1 week ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Supplier
$100K - $120K *
Transform the go-to-market strategy for distributor products by engaging with customers, defining ideal buyers, and crafting compelling messaging. Collaborate across teams to shape product launches an...
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Senior Product Marketing Manager, Supplier
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of a pivotal role in shaping product marketing strategies for distributors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define customer needs, craft messaging, and drive successful produ...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Procure-to-Pay Systems, World Wide Grocery FinTech Product
$136K - $184K *
Unlock potential by leading the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay product lifecycle, optimizing workflows and driving integration across platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement process...
1 week ago
Business Analyst - Agentic AI & Automation, Chat Customer Experience
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in transforming digital customer servicing by defining and delivering intelligent automation and agentic AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer interactions an...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at our organization by leveraging your expertise in cost analysis to support enterprise-level initiatives, ensuring timely and efficient decision-making while maintaining high-qual...
3 days ago
Lead Category Manager, Capital Expenditures (CapEx) & G&A Services
$126K - $173K *
Lead the charge in strategic sourcing and procurement for capital projects, driving supplier management and cost savings across diverse initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance procureme...
3 days ago
Manager, Health Economics and Outcomes Research
$121K - $169K *
Transform health economics and pricing strategies to enhance market access for pharmaceutical brands. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop evidence-based submissions and negotiate impactful agree...
1 week ago
Advisor, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
$150K - $225K *
Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving strategic insights and performance metrics for executive leadership. Collaborate across teams to enhance planning processes and navigate mar...
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Pricing Automation / AI Agent Specialist
$95K - $143K *
Empower pricing strategies by bridging business needs with AI solutions. Collaborate with teams to prototype, validate, and scale AI-driven pricing automation, enhancing decision-making and operationa...
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.