Category Analyst Ecommerce

Atlanta, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end category strategy for assigned eCommerce channels, turning consumer and market insights into growth plays across assortment, promotions, and digital shelf execution.

  • Own cross-channel category vision and long-term health, aligning with retail partners through data-driven investment cases.
  • Lead JBP and category captain engagements to drive prioritization, placement, and in-market alignment.
  • Translate syndicated data into actionable recommendations and scalable reporting to steer strategic investments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Defining and owning the long-term category vision for assigned eCommerce channels, translating consumer, shopper, and market trends into actionable growth strategies
  • Leading annual category planning cycles, setting priorities for assortment, promotion, and placement across key digital platforms
  • Conducting deep-dive category assessments — including whitespace analysis and competitive landscape reviews — to identify and size strategic opportunities
  • Developing category investment cases and executive-ready presentations to align leadership and retail partners around shared strategic priorities
  • Monitoring category KPIs and translating performance signals into forward-looking strategic adjustments rather than retrospective reporting
  • Leading strategic assortment decisions — including new item prioritization, SKU rationalization, and portfolio architecture — with a focus on long-term category health and profitability
  • Partnering with Merchandising and Brand teams to align digital assortment strategy with broader company objectives
  • Championing the digital shelf experience by setting content standards and ensuring executional teams deliver against the strategic vision
  • Leading category captain and joint business planning (JBP) engagements, presenting strategic category recommendations that grow the total category for retail partners
  • Building consultative relationships with retail buyer and digital teams, acting as a trusted category advisor

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in category management, eCommerce analytics, digital merchandising, or a related retail or CPG environment
  • The ability to move beyond reporting and confidently translate data into strategic recommendations that influence business direction
  • Strong working knowledge of eCommerce fundamentals including SEO, digital shelf strategy, marketplace dynamics, paid media, and fulfillment models
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, along with experience using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to visualize and communicate insights
  • Confidence presenting recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders, senior leaders, and external retail partners
  • A collaborative, consultative mindset with the ability to influence teams across merchandising, marketing, analytics, and supply chain functions
  • Primarily a sedentary role with extended periods of sitting, though occasional walking, standing, or light physical activity (lifting up to 20 lbs) may be needed.
  • Work is typically performed in a quiet to moderate office setting, with occasional exposure to active warehouse environments and moving equipment.

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level
  • Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Work-life balance, including:
  • Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
  • Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1
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Floor & Decor

Floor & Decor is like no other flooring company. Our customers enjoy the largest in-stock selection of tile, wood, laminate, vinyl and stone from around the world at everyday low prices. We deliver a unique shopping experience through inspirational displays and incredible customer service. From our stores to our corporate headquarters you will find people that care, work hard, collaborate, and innovate. Through our associates’ teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit, we’ve quickly become one of the country’s leading flooring retailers; we’re proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 fastest-growing companies in 2020. With 200 stores and counting, the opportunities to advance within our organization are endless. To continue our amazing growth, Floor & Decor is actively seeking gifted people with a solid work ethic and a real passion for helping others. Are you ready to make a difference at a truly groundbreaking company? From our retail stores to our distribution centers, to our corporate office, we encourage you to explore the variety of exciting opportunities available right now. Our career opportunities may leave you floored.

Founded in 2000
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
7.5K employees (951 in marketing)