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?
The role includes several major contributions to the project, with the goal of delivering a usable, efficient, valuable solution at rollout. These roles include custom product attribute design and build, item placement review, the model build, and client engagement utilizing Circana proprietary technology. This role will require discovering and understanding how clients view and segment their data. You will then translate these client needs into technical requirements in order to build a data model that supports the end needs of the client user. You will use a consultative approach to leverage Circana capabilities to meet the needs of the client organization and user base. This role is crucial to ensuring a successful implementation. This role is a high-profile position as the expert who will be making recommendations and key decisions to both internal and client project leads.
Job Responsibilities
- Effectively and efficiently design, build, and implement custom product attributes (and the related design components) that satisfy the client’s business needs, while staying within the contracted scope and delivering on time
- Effectively and efficiently lead the item placement review process to satisfy the client’s business needs, while staying within the contracted scope and delivering on time
- Effectively and efficiently execute the various model build, deployment, and update steps that are related to your portion of the overall project
- Effectively and efficiently lead the transition process from the Implementation Team to the Production Team at project closure
- Effectively and efficiently manage the timeline, risks, inputs, and outputs related to your portion of the overall project
- Effectively and efficiently serve as a subject matter expert on custom product attributes, item placement and the overall implementation process. Consult our internal and external partners to provide guidance and recommendations throughout the project
- Effectively and efficiently coordinate, plan, lead, and recap internal and external meetings related to your portion of the overall project
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with our internal and external partners through all mediums (email, webex, phone, in-person) of communication. This entails communicating with confidence, clarity, and precision in a professional and timely manner
- Effectively and efficiently problem solve issues as they arise in regards to your portion of the overall project to ensure a timely resolution
- Effectively and efficiently manage your time and overall workload, as you will be responsible for managing multiple client and internal projects simultaneously
- Effectively and efficiently manage Circana’s profitability through adherence to the travel and expense guidelines.
- Actively participate in all internal and external meetings and trainings
- Actively participate in the team development culture by providing feedback and recognition across the Dimension Architecture and cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Excellent written, verbal, and virtual communication skills
- Must be a self-starter with a desire to further your knowledge by seeking out information/guidance
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and deliverables
- Ability to independently problem solve, adapt to change, and course correct potential issues/problems with confidence and composure
- Ability to become a subject matter expert with Circana’s technology and capabilities, and to use this knowledge to provide consultation to our internal and external partners
- Ability to recognize the opportunity for process improvement/standardization and to work with cross-functional teams to drive change/standardization.
- Proficiency in all MS applications, especially Excel (must know v-lookups and pivot tables)
- A strong background in the CPG industry, specifically from the manufacturer or retailer perspective, is preferred
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): Remote.
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 $35,000.00 $80,000.00.
This job is also eligible for bonus pay.
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 through our career website.