Senior Category Analyst Ecommerce

Senior Category Analyst Ecommerce Skip to main content#Senior Category Analyst Ecommerce page is loaded## Senior Category Analyst Ecommerce Apply locations:
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R049578
** Your Work Matters
** The Senior Category Analyst, eCommerce is a high-impact strategic role responsible for shaping and driving the direction of our online product portfolio at an advanced level. This role is distinguished by its ownership of enterprise-wide category strategy, its leadership of complex multi-retailer engagements, and its ability to mentor and elevate the capabilities of the broader category team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned category strategist with a proven track record of translating sophisticated data ecosystems into bold, commercially sound recommendations — and who operates with influence and credibility across the organization.
** You’ll Be Successful With
*** 5–8 years of progressive experience in category management, eCommerce strategy, or a related function within CPG, retail, or a digital-first environment.
* Demonstrated leadership in developing and executing enterprise-level category strategies with measurable impact.
* Expert-level proficiency in syndicated data platforms and eCommerce analytics tools.
* Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets; strong proficiency with data visualization and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker).
* Deep knowledge of eCommerce fundamentals including SEO, digital shelf optimization, paid media strategy, fulfillment models (1P/3P/hybrid), and marketplace dynamics.
* Proven ability to lead category captain and JBP engagements with major national or regional retail accounts, with a track record of winning and retaining category leadership status.
* Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills — able to distill complex analysis into compelling strategic narratives for C-suite and senior retail audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
** Preferred
* ** Experience managing, coaching, or formally mentoring junior analysts or cross-functional team members.
* Exposure to advanced analytics, predictive modeling, or data science applications in a commercial or category context.
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
* Experience working across multiple retail banners and digital platforms simultaneously.
* Familiarity with agile ways of working and digital product/platform environments.
** Your Day Consists Of
**** Category Strategy & Planning
*** Defining, owning, and evolving the long-term category vision across multiple eCommerce channels, integrating consumer, shopper, competitive, and macroeconomic trends into differentiated growth strategies.
* Leading and overseeing annual category planning cycles across a complex portfolio, setting strategic priorities for assortment, promotion, placement, and investment across tier-1 digital platforms.
* Conducting enterprise-level category assessments—including whitespace analysis, competitive benchmarking, and portfolio gap analysis—to identify, size, and sequence strategic growth opportunities.
* Building and presenting executive-level investment cases and business reviews, influencing senior leadership and key retail partners around shared category priorities.
* Designing and operationalizing a proactive category performance management system, converting KPI signals into forward-looking strategy adjustments and risk mitigation plans.
* Serving as a thought leader on emerging eCommerce trends, translating market intelligence into first-mover strategic advantages for the category.
** Assortment & Portfolio Optimization
*** Leading strategic assortment decisions across a complex portfolio—including new item launches, SKU rationalization, portfolio architecture, and end-of-life planning—with a rigorous focus on long-term category health, profitability, and shopper relevance.
* Partnering with Merchandising, Brand, and Innovation teams to build an integrated digital assortment strategy aligned to corporate growth objectives.
* Defining…