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.
Business Analytics Lead Analyst
$113K - $170K *
Drive fraud analytics and strategies to enhance prevention and mitigation efforts across credit card and retail banking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify trends and optimize detecti...
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Business Analytics Lead Analyst
$113K - $170K *
Drive fraud prevention strategies by leveraging analytics to identify trends and enhance detection methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions and mentor junior m...
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Business Analytics Lead Analyst
$113K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team to leverage analytics in fraud prevention strategies, enhancing credit card and retail banking operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify trends, implement solutions, a...
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$75K - $158K *
Transform business objectives into actionable software solutions by leading requirement analysis, backlog management, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project del...
2 days ago
Business Development Analyst - U.S. Wealth, Family Office
$115K - $125K *
Analyze client relationships and support senior managers by preparing materials, managing databases, and collaborating with various teams to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency within...
1 week ago
Account Executive, Financial Services
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate growth by leading consultative sales in financial services, driving opportunities from initial contact to close. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client engagement and del...
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Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Data Analytics
$88K - $105K *
Lead the development of AI and analytics solutions to transform supply chain processes, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders, deliver actionable insights...
Reposted 2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to develop predictive models and analytics solutions that enhance customer engagement and drive business growth. Collaborate across departments to deliver insights that shape perso...
1 week ago
$72K - $161K *
Unlock the potential of risk management by collaborating with ERM team members to enhance casualty data processes, perform risk assessments and support strategic reporting across business units, drivi...
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$80K - $90K *
Help us drive financial excellence by partnering with plant management to deliver insights, support month-end close, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Grow you...
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Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planning
$92K - $118K *
Transform your career by developing and managing demand and supply planning for strategic programs. Leverage analytical skills to drive decisions and support new opportunities in a dynamic environment...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Elevate the Small Business Program by providing analytical support and strategic outreach. Conduct research, prepare briefings, and ensure compliance with acquisition processes while collaborating wit...
2 weeks ago
Senior Market Intelligence Analyst
$110K - $130K *
Transform market insights into actionable strategies by analyzing petrochemical and energy trends. Lead supply/demand modeling and collaborate with trading teams to drive informed decision-making and...
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$80K - $90K *
Join our team as a Financial Analyst to empower plant management with financial insights, enhance operational efficiency, and support accurate reporting while fostering strong relationships across fin...
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$91K - $178K *
Join a team that's enhancing ERP solutions by implementing and integrating Oracle E-Business Suite, focusing on Finance, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable while collaborating with stakeholders to ensur...
3 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Project Financials & Reporting
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing project financials and reporting, ensuring accurate accounting and governance of software and assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financ...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of business intelligence by leveraging data analysis and reporting to drive decision-making and performance improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop impactful solutions a...
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Senior Analyst, Process Improvement
$91K - $169K *
Empower cross-functional teams to innovate operational processes and enhance seller support efficiency. Utilize data-driven strategies to drive improvements and influence decision-making, ensuring ali...
Reposted 2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower brands by leading the design and execution of impactful events. Drive strategic growth, manage client relationships, and oversee integrated marketing campaigns while mentoring high-performing...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading dynamic experiential marketing initiatives. Drive strategic growth, manage high-performing teams, and oversee impactful events that connect brands with audiences across...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion the execution of innovative experiential marketing campaigns, overseeing event planning, client relationships, and team leadership to drive growth and deliver exceptional brand experiences ac...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform the future of experiential marketing by leading integrated campaigns, managing high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth across diverse B2B and B2C portfolios. Your expertise will...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by driving UX/UI design for a leading public infrastructure platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and contribute to a scalable design system, en...
1 month ago
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A Supply Chain Finance (Transportation & Inventory)
$90K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain finance through strategic analysis and collaboration. Drive cost efficiency and enhance forecasting accuracy while partnering with key stakehold...
1 week ago
$80K - $120K *
Drive data-driven insights by leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence to enhance decision-making across sales, marketing, and finance functions, while fostering collaboration within a...
1 week 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.