Category Analyst
About The Position
The Category Analyst supports category strategy, analytics, and product program initiatives across Premium Guard’s automotive aftermarket business. The role partners with the Senior Category Manager and cross-functional teams to provide data-driven insights for assortment decisions, new product introductions, and category growth. It focuses on analyzing sales performance, vehicle demand trends, and market data, including point-of-sale performance, vehicle-in-operation trends, and other market insights, to produce reporting and actionable recommendations for category strategy and product planning. The position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and is full-time on the first shift/day shift. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The company is unable to provide visa sponsorship, including H-1B, H-1B1, or other employment-based visas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
- 1–4 years of experience in category management, analytics, product management, sales support, or related business functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the automotive aftermarket in a category, product management, catalog, analytics, or account support role.
- Familiarity with automotive data standards such as ACES and PIES developed by the Auto Care Association.
- Experience working with syndicated market data providers such as Circana.
- Exposure to filtration or other automotive maintenance product categories.
Responsibilities
- Analyze sales performance, category trends, and vehicle demand drivers to identify growth and assortment optimization opportunities.
- Support the development of category reviews, internal business insights, and strategic planning discussions.
- Evaluate pricing, promotional activity, and competitive positioning across product categories.
- Provide analytical support for new item introductions and product program launches.
- Assist with assortment analysis, SKU productivity evaluation, and product lifecycle performance.
- Support category initiatives in partnership with product management and sales teams.
- Maintain dashboards and recurring reports tracking category and product performance.
- Compile and analyze data from internal sales systems, syndicated market data, and automotive industry datasets.
- Translate complex datasets into concise insights and executive-ready summaries.
- Collaborate with sales, product management, marketing, and supply chain teams on category initiatives.
- Assist in preparing insights and materials for business reviews and planning discussions.
- Support ad hoc analytical projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
