Category Analyst

Category Analyst

Job Description The Category Analyst will play a crucial role in analyzing business data, identifying trends, and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can translate complex data into actionable business insights. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and enhance overall business effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth data analysis to identify business trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Support the development and execution of category and business strategies through data-driven recommendations.
• Analyze supplier, operational, and financial performance data to identify efficiency improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, operations, finance, and business teams, to support organizational objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to measure business performance.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business decisions.
• Create reports, presentations, and data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting and analytical processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve analytical tools and processes.
• Stay current on industry trends, data analytics methodologies, and business intelligence best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, business analytics, procurement, category management, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Experience working with KPIs, dashboards, performance reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and other reporting/analytics tools; experience with SAP and SAP Ariba is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to data accuracy.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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