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Category Analyst

New Zealand, Auckland · Job Posted March 18, 2026
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Job Description

We’re looking for a Category Analyst to support the growth of noissue’s product categories through insights, reporting and commercial analysis. This hands-on role translates data into actionable recommendations that help shape product strategy, drive category performance and support global product development. Based in Auckland, you’ll work closely with Category Managers, Product Development, Supplier Sourcing, Operations, Sales and Marketing, helping teams understand product performance and identify opportunities across the portfolio.

Job Responsibility

  • Analyse product and category performance including sales, margin, pricing and product mix
  • Identify trends, risks and opportunities to support Category Managers in decision-making
  • Develop dashboards, reporting and insight summaries for internal stakeholders
  • Support new product initiatives, business cases and track post-launch performance
  • Maintain product, pricing and supplier datasets and support ad-hoc analysis requests
  • Proactively identify and recommend improvements to systems, processes, and workflows to help the business operate more efficiently

Requirements

  • 2-3 years’ experience in analytics, commercial operations or product support roles
  • Strong analytical skills and confidence working with Excel/Sheets and building dashboards
  • Curious, commercially minded and motivated
  • High attention to detail with structured thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Clear communicator able to translate data into actionable insights
  • Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams
  • Based in Auckland and able to work on-site 5 days a week

Nice to have

Power BI a plus

What we offer

  • Exposure to global category strategy, product development, and launches
  • Fast-growing, purpose-driven company with a focus on sustainability and creativity
  • Clear career progression toward Category Manager or Product roles
  • Collaborative, international team environment

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