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 *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with debt covenants and financial agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare reports, analyze risks, and enhance processes in a dynamic environment fo...
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Drive your career with a pivotal role in retail finance, fostering relationships and promoting financing solutions to support sales. Collaborate with teams to ensure competitive offerings and manage t...
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$117K - $136K *
Join our team as a Commercial Analyst to enhance financial performance and strategy for power generation assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while gaining expertise in market analysis, fin...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Business Analyst, bridging business needs and tech solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through data-driven insights and strategic decision-ma...
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Senior Accounting Analyst - Intercompany
$88K - $147K *
Support cross-divisional intercompany relationships, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Collaborate with partners to enhance processes and resolve issues, contributing to successful periodic clos...
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Senior Accounting Analyst - Intercompany
$88K - $147K *
Partner with us to enhance intercompany reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial activities. Collaborate across divisions to drive improvements and support periodic closes, fosterin...
3 weeks ago
Senior Account Manager, Med Affairs
$90K - $105K *
Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...
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Manager II Pharmacy Procurement
$125K - $187K *
Drive efficiency in pharmacy procurement by managing $3B in drug purchases. Collaborate with wholesalers, optimize inventory, and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting strategic sourcing...
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Drive your career forward by supporting key account management and sales planning. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer relationships and optimize performance, while leveraging data to i...
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Elevate your analytical skills by leading survey studies from design to delivery. Transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring statistical integrity and clarity for diverse clients. Join...
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Join a dynamic team as you lead the analysis of survey studies, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Your expertise will drive strategic decisions, ensuring statistical integrity and cl...
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Senior Manager, Analytics & Insights
$170K - $200K *
Transform analytics strategy by leading a high-performing team to drive insights, enhance decision-making, and implement AI-native self-serve capabilities, ensuring alignment with marketing and produc...
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Senior Manager, Analytics & Insights
$170K - $200K *
Unlock potential by leading analytics strategy for Marketing and Product. Drive insights, establish measurement standards, and empower teams with AI-native self-serve capabilities while mentoring a hi...
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Analytics Manager, Marketplace
$105K - $171K *
Lead the charge in optimizing analytics strategies to drive business growth, leveraging data insights to enhance customer experiences and inform strategic initiatives across a dynamic, fast-paced envi...
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Empower your career by conducting detailed credit analysis, recommending strategies, and ensuring compliance in corporate lending. Engage with stakeholders, assess risks, and maintain credit quality i...
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Investment Analyst, Corporate Development
$136K - $204K *
Engage in strategic M&A activities and manage private equity investments, collaborating with leaders to evaluate opportunities, execute transactions, and support portfolio value creation while develop...
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Manager of Marketing Performance Analytics
$158K - $198K *
Explore marketing performance analytics to drive ROI through data insights. Lead a team in evaluating marketing effectiveness, collaborating across functions to align strategies with business objectiv...
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Retail Insights Associate Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as you analyze retail marketing performance, drive insights, and optimize strategies across major retailers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance marketing initiatives and sup...
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Transform financial planning by partnering with GTM teams to analyze expenses, optimize investments, and enhance performance metrics. Drive insights that shape strategic decisions and support growth i...
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Engage with advisors to build relationships, drive business growth, and deliver impactful training. Join a dynamic team focused on consultative sales and long-term partnerships in a high-growth startu...
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Senior Financial Analyst, Invoice Audit
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving accuracy in landlord billing and enhancing expense management. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and mentor junior analy...
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Lead Category Management - 1011
$111K - $149K *
Lead the charge in category management, driving strategies for complex direct and indirect categories. Collaborate across teams to negotiate contracts, optimize supplier performance, and deliver innov...
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Sr. Analyst - Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
$83K - $111K *
Champion financial analysis and data analytics to enhance cash flow and working capital management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights, optimize liquidity, and drive operation...
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Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, driving insights through data analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial performance and...
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Principal Product Manager, Ads Quality
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Unlock potential by leading Ads Quality strategy for Sponsored Products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ranking, relevance, and customer intent, driving significant revenue impact...
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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.