Anomaly Detection Specialist

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

As an Anomaly Detection Specialist, you will be responsible for the validation of data from throughout the production cycle. Data integrity is of paramount importance and your work is critical to ensuring quality assured weekly and monthly data is provided to our clients against strict deadlines. This will also involve identifying, investigating, and resolving data and quality issues. You will work as part of a wider team responsible for conducting quality and validation checks on our data prior to client delivery.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Ability to identify and troubleshoot trends in the data in a timely and efficient manner.
• Address client queries received through our Operations Client Services team as well as other external parties.
• Develop strong working relationships with international colleagues across multiple functions.
• Drive process improvement everyday by identifying and implementing changes that will advance quality and/or efficiency.
• Ensure the root cause of any issue has been identified and creating preventative measures to avoid future risks
• Work closely with Manager on projects and technical issues which are outside of the day-to-day activities.
• Actively engage with those in and out of production on challenges and suggested improvements to process/timing.

Qualifications/Skills:

• A relevant college degree, with demonstrated course work related to data analytics or like.
• Work experience which demonstrates your knowledge level, your team player skills and flexibility. This includes experience working in a retail environment.
• Must be comfortable with working against tight deadlines and unexpected challenges.
• Naturally rigorous and organized, you possess solid problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Enthusiastic and open to learn technical processes. You have a collaborative approach to working and strong communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Advanced skills in this regard are advantageous.
• Self-directed; strong ability to work independently, to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Ideally experience in an environment working and collaborating across time zones.
• Anticipate issues and takes appropriate action immediately. An analytical thinker who makes considered decisions and involves the right people.
• Strong communication skills are a must, to comprehend and articulate issues.
• Ambitious to perform well and to assist others, when possible, to improve performance.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks.

Although we strive to keep to a standard workday, there will be limited occasions where there is an unexpected challenge that requires our staff to be flexible with their hours. This could include an extension of their workday.

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago, IL

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is [$50,000.00 to $65,000.00K].
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
You can apply for this role by clicking Apply now.