Category Analyst Ecommerce

**Your Work Matters** As a Category Analyst, eCommerce, you won’t just report on what’s happening online — you’ll help shape what happens next. Your work will influence how customers discover products, how retail partners grow their business, and how Floor & Decor strengthens its position in an increasingly competitive digital marketplace. This is a role for someone who enjoys turning complexity into strategy, connecting insights to action, and helping teams make smarter, faster decisions that drive long-term growth. **Your Day Consists Of** - 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 - Influencing retailer decisions on online placement and platform strategy through compelling, insight-led narratives - Leveraging syndicated data tools to surface strategic insights that drive investment and go-to-market decisions - Partnering with analytics teams to develop scalable reporting frameworks with a focus on interpretation and strategy - Synthesizing cross-channel data into clear executive recommendations that shape category investment priorities **You’ll Be Successful With** - 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 **Work Environment / Physical Expectations** • 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 & Rewards** 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…