Job Description

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

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’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our 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. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

The Client Analyst role supports the broader Client Delivery team in attaining high levels of client satisfaction by ensuring the build, maintenance and dispatch of databases, reports and online services to Circana Clients. You will partner closely with the CPG Manufacturer & Data Input teams to understand client needs and to continually improve system processes and standards to deliver quality and timely deliverables through strong client management. The work involves impeccable planning, active communication and the execution of all contracted deliverables on time and to the quality standard as defined in the client contract.

Job Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence:
• Build and maintain databases and produce/refresh reports to specifications as set out by the CPG team and clients.
• Ensure database accuracy by reviewing data in accordance with Circana standards and checking procedures
• Manage all database requests from the CPG teams and ensure they are completed to specification and checked prior to implementation
• Ensure turnaround time for client deliverable (database & reports) is within specified timeframes
• Understands Data Input requirements for change requests and data queries
• Manage and take accountability for client portfolio
• Be the subject matter expert on your client portfolio
• Implement BAU projects (Existing client's new categories and expansions) according to the requirements and meeting the agreed deadlines
• Display high attention to detail
• Exhibit good problem diagnosing and trouble shooting skills and drive the resolution and communication of solutions on your clients' deliverables
• Actively and consistently populate team capacity and daily management trackers as per the Client Delivery manager's or Team Leader's request
• Identify and drive initiatives for your specific clients and your client vertical
• Industry & Market Awareness:
• Conduct quarterly vertical store visits –review client products and insights
• Actively seeks out client product performance in the market to keep relevant
• Has knowledge of the deliverables they create and the use in the industry
• Full knowledge and understanding of retailer sign off terms and impact on databases for your client portfolio
• Client Centricity:
• Contribute to client deliverables by optimizing databases and reports by updating and maintaining client roadmap, ensuring tasks are communicated and planned with CPG teams
• Understands CPG requirements for allocated clients
• Active involvement in annual CPG client account plans and execution strategies
• Take ownership of your client deliverable
• Ensure necessary checks and troubleshooting is conducted ahead of time and well communicated to CPG to manage clients
• Be an active participant in JOC (Joint Operating Committee)meetings
• Sit in presentation dry runs and client preparedness sessions to better understand clients
• Internal Collaboration:
• Partner with CPG teams to ensure the delivery of accurate databases within specified deadlines
• Communicate and partner with CPG/IT/Data Input /SQL Dev to resolve any issues impacting the client deliverables
• Ensures that all client artefacts are kept up to date and in order
• Initiates preventative measures and speedy progress in client satisfaction and overall quality of processes, projects and products

Requirements

• Tertiary Education preferably in Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis or Data Management
• +-2 -5 years of work experience in data processing, capturing, analysis roles or work within the FMCG industry will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook(Basic)
• Basic to intermediate MS SQL understanding will be an advantage
• A passion for data entry, data accuracy and takes comfort in routine work processes / data management
• Display a solid understanding of the business, our service offerings and a knowledge of our products/technology
• An innate interest in the world of FMCG and consumer behaviour

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• 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): Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid working model, 10 days in office per month)

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