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Category Management Analyst

Category Management Analyst

hire scorePikesville, MD

3 days ago

$65 K–$90 K

Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBusiness Intelligence AnalystsWholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersMarketing Research and Public Opinion PollingMarketing Consulting Services
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Position Summary: Our client is seeking a Category Management Analyst to identify product gaps, analyze customer demand, and support smarter assortment decisions. This is a customer‑facing, data‑driven role focused on uncovering new SKU and category opportunities using market research, analytics, and emerging AI tools. Hybrid flexibility available after onboarding.
Compensation: $65K–$90K depending on experience.
Responsibilities: Engage with customers and sales teams to understand product needs and unmet demand. Analyze sales, customer behavior, and market data to identify SKU gaps and white space. Research competitor assortments and industry trends to surface new product opportunities. Build clear, data‑supported recommendations for new items and categories. Use ERP, BI dashboards, Excel, and AI tools to generate insights and automate research. Support product lifecycle activities: launches, repositioning, and phase‑outs. Collaborate with sales, operations, finance, and marketing to execute new opportunities.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, merchandising, analytics, or related field.1+ years in merchandising, category management, product analysis, or business analytics. Strong analytical skills; advanced Excel; comfort with ERP/BI systems. Technical aptitude and familiarity with AI tools. Curious, opportunity‑focused mindset.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience identifying or launching new SKUs. SQL, automation tools, or BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau).Experience in dental, medical, or healthcare distribution.

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Level

Senior

Salary

$65 K–$90 K

Location

Pikesville, MD

Occupation

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Industry

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Posted

3 days ago

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