Merchandising/Category Analyst

About This Course

A Merchandising/Category Analyst in the pharma, biotech, and CRO industry focuses on optimizing product categories, inventory, and distribution to ensure availability and commercial performance. This course equips learners with the skills to analyze category performance, track KPIs such as sales, stock levels, and product mix, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. Participants gain hands-on experience with tools like Excel, SQL, and BI dashboards for data analysis and reporting. The program emphasizes category management, inventory optimization, and data-driven decision-making in regulated healthcare environments. Learners will understand how to manage product portfolios, improve availability, and support commercial strategies. By the end of the course, they are prepared for roles in category and commercial analytics, with career progression into category management, supply chain strategy, and business leadership positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze product category performance and sales trends across pharmaceutical portfolios
• Monitor inventory, pricing, and demand metrics to optimize product assortment
• Develop category insights and merchandising strategies to improve product availability and profitability
• Prepare dashboards and reports on category performance and market trends
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to support portfolio growth and strategic decisions

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Perfect For

Pharmacy Graduates | Life Sciences and Biotechnology Professionals | Commercial & Marketing Analytics Aspirants | Supply Chain and Operations Professionals | Data Analytics Enthusiasts | Individuals Interested in Product Portfolio and Category Management

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