Category Analyst

Are you a commercially driven Category Manager with a strong ecommerce background? We’re partnering with a fast-growing, tech-enabled ecommerce business to find a talented individual who can take ownership of category performance in a highly dynamic online environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and growing business that’s transforming traditional markets through digital, data, and proprietary technology.

If you thrive in ecommerce and enjoy using data to drive trading decisions, this role offers real impact and progression. Operating at the heart of a multichannel ecommerce platform, you’ll be responsible for shaping category strategy, optimising online product ranges, and driving commercial performance. You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure the right products, pricing, and promotions are in place to maximise online sales and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities Drive ecommerce category performance through data analysis, insight, and continuous optimisation Own online range planning, including range reviews, re-sourcing, and supplier selection Build and manage supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and funding support Plan and execute online promotional activity, including forecasting and performance analysis Manage SKU-level performance across the ecommerce platform, including availability, redirects, and product data accuracy Support the wider trading strategy and contribute to the ecommerce product roadmap Recommend pricing strategies aligned to online trading performance and market trends About You Experience in category management, buying, or trading within an ecommerce environment (essential) Strong understanding of online merchandising, digital trading, and customer journey optimisation Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets Experience managing suppliers and negotiating commercial agreements Strong commercial awareness with the ability to react quickly to trading performance Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders Experience within high-SKU, fast-paced ecommerce environments (e.g. business supplies, retail, wholesale or marketplaces) would be highly beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where ecommerce is at the core of its growth strategy. You’ll have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape category performance in a digitally-led environment.

If you’re looking for a role where you can drive online trading performance and make a measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you. The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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