Category Analyst - Celebrations & Gifting Merchandising

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary CVS Health has a powerful purpose - "Bringing our heart to every moment of your health." To enable this purpose, we have several initiatives, existing and new, that are re‑inventing pharmacy and enabling better health outcomes. In the Merchandising Organization, we support our company's purpose and our Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness vision to be America's most trusted health, wellness and pharmacy care partner, delivering differentiated omnichannel experiences and meeting consumers where they are. The Celebrations & Gifting team is seeking a detail‑oriented and results‑driven Category Analyst to support our Front Store Merchandising organization. In this position, you will play a critical role in shaping the customer experience across 7,000+ stores. You will be instrumental in delivering the best products and promotions to our customers by leveraging strong analytical skills to evaluate sales trends, identify opportunities and optimize merchandising strategies. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive innovative solutions and enhance our product offerings and promotional effectiveness. You will solve complex problems, develop actionable insights, and create mitigation strategies to address business challenges. Required Qualifications 2+ years' experience using pricing/promotional strategies, including customer research, problem definition, prototype development and iteration, etc., in a retail and/or corporate environment Prior experience building and delivering leadership‑facing presentations and materials Prior experience analyzing and synthesizing data Prior experience analyzing market trends, successfully building reports and dashboards to communicate data trends and forecasts Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Outlook Travel – up to 10% travel may be required, based on needs of the business Preferred Qualifications Certified Market Research Analyst (CMRA) preferred. Education Associates degree, or equivalent experience Anticipated Weekly Hours 40 Time Type Full time Pay Range $43,888.00 - $93,574.00 Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Benefits Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. Application window closes on 08/31/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement