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 eligibility criteria)

Work-life balance, including:

• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates

• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday

• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.