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.
$95K - $131K *
Analyze complex data to drive eCommerce growth, collaborating across teams to optimize performance and reporting. Leverage insights to influence strategic decisions and enhance Nestlé's competitive ed...
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Commodity Manager - HR/Professional Services
$90K - $141K *
Strategize and lead sourcing initiatives for HR professional services, optimizing supplier relationships and driving cost-effective solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance service delivery...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic financial operations and cash flow forecasting. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to enhance reporting and analysis of working capital, interest income...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform property accountability through strategic analysis and process improvement. Lead audit-readiness initiatives, mentor junior analysts, and enhance financial reporting for a government program...
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Account Manager, Market Retail Agencies
$78K - $117K *
Empower client success by driving revenue growth and fostering long-term relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic media solutions, ensuring seamless campaign executi...
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Account Manager, Market Retail Agencies
$85K - $128K *
Transform client relationships by driving revenue growth and ensuring campaign success through strategic partnerships and effective communication across teams. Leverage sales expertise to enhance clie...
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Account Manager, Market Retail Agencies
$80K - $95K *
Transform client relationships by driving revenue growth and ensuring campaign success through strategic partnerships and effective communication. Collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional clien...
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IT Service Analytics & Reporting Analyst
$92K - $138K *
Unlock the potential of data-driven insights by leading Help Desk analytics and performance measurement initiatives. Transform operational data into actionable strategies that enhance service quality...
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Manager, Sales Force Effectiveness
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining sales effectiveness by translating strategy into impactful field execution. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance customer targeting, optimize resources, and drive m...
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Senior Analyst, Manager Research
$117K - $172K *
Join a team that's dedicated to empowering investors through independent research and analysis of funds and investment vehicles. Leverage your analytical skills to contribute to thought leadership and...
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$85K - $110K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focusing on financial analysis, cost control, and process improvement in a leading international manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
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Director, Business Development - Enrichment
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of data strategy by driving revenue and forging strategic partnerships. Collaborate with senior executives to enhance data interoperability and deliver innovative solutions that bridg...
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$88K - $132K *
Take ownership of category merchandising strategies, leading a team to enhance revenue and margin through supplier management, product mix optimization, and effective pricing. Collaborate cross-functi...
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$143K - $286K *
Join a team that's redefining product management by driving strategy and innovation across multiple platforms. Lead cross-functional collaboration, influence stakeholders, and mentor peers while shapi...
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$110K - $220K *
Transform product strategy by leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize customer experiences, and influence enterprise decisions. Shape the product lifecycle from ideation to launch...
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Senior Analyst, Data & Business Intelligence
$88K - $105K *
Elevate your career by leading data initiatives that empower decision-making across Operations, Finance, and Marketing. Drive reporting modernization with Snowflake and Power BI, ensuring accurate ins...
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$112K - $131K *
Elevate your career by leading complex financial analyses and strategic initiatives. As a senior contributor, you'll drive enhancements in reporting, support business decisions, and mentor team member...
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Analyste principal.e d'affaires
$85K - $100K *
Optimize business processes by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and control across finance, IT, HR, and communications. Drive transformation initiatives and support project manage...
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Analyste principal.e d'affaires
$90K - $110K *
Advance business transformation by optimizing processes across finance, IT, HR, and communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, implement best practices, and drive impactful c...
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$88K - $105K *
Analyze complex datasets to uncover insights and drive business decisions. Collaborate with teams to create visualizations and enhance analytical tools, improving productivity and efficiency in labor...
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(USA) Director, Insights Consulting
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to lead complex consulting projects, providing strategic insights and fostering collaboration across business areas while mentoring a high-performing team to drive impactful results...
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$84K - $106K *
Optimize procurement processes and enhance spend analytics through data-driven insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement in the Proc...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic BI and Analytics team to deliver actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive business growth through effective analytics strategies an...
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$80K - $110K *
Optimize client relations by providing essential administrative support, managing inquiries, and ensuring compliance deliverables are met. Collaborate with account management to enhance service delive...
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$80K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional client support by managing account activities, resolving inquiries, and ensuring compliance. Leverage your organizational skills to enhance clien...
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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.