Contractor, Data Analytics-Product/UPC Data

Inmar Intelligence; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Job summary

Inmar Intelligence is seeking a Contract Data Analyst to join our remote team in the United States. You will clean and assign categorization taxonomy, manufacturer and brand for UPCs and product records, ensuring data accuracy across the US grocery domain.

You will perform data entry, research product identities, and apply Inmar’s taxonomy definitions. The role requires internet research, attention to detail, and familiarity with US grocery store layouts and merchandising locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Google/internet search proficiency.
• Must have knowledge of food and non-food products that are sold through US grocery retail.
• Must be familiar with US grocery store layouts (departments) and what is merchandised in each location.

Responsibilities

• Understand Inmar’s taxonomy and categorization definitions (800+ categorizations).
• Data Entry - efficiently and accurately perform data entry tasks with accurate spelling and capitalization.
• Research - Identify the product.
• Identify - assign manufacturer, brand, and taxonomy to each product based on Inmar’s definitions.
• Assist in managing data integrity by identifying errors in data categorization or manufacturer/brand assignment.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in data handling.

Skills

US grocery knowledge

Google search proficiency

Attention to detail

Familiar with store layouts

Data categorization (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Inmar captures and stores product codes (UPCs, etc.) and product information. Before that data can be used, it must be “cleaned” and given proper attributes and categorization. The Contract Data Analyst is responsible for assigning Inmar’s categorization taxonomy, manufacturer and brand name to each product (UPC).

This is a remote position for 30-40 hours per week. Analyst must complete a minimum average of 30 hours/week to maintain their position. On average, the expectation is that an analyst processes 900 products/SKUs within a 30-hour period/week or 1200 skus per 40-hour period/week. Analyst will be provided necessary equipment for the role. Analyst must have internet access (which is not reimbursable).

Primary Accountabilities:

• Understand Inmar’s proprietary hierarchy/taxonomy structure and categorization definitions (800+ different categorizations)
• Data Entry - efficiently and accurately perform data entry tasks with accurate spelling and capitalization
• Research - Identify the product (what is it)
• Identification - appropriately assign a manufacturer, brand, and Inmar’s taxonomy to each product (i.e., dairy department, yogurt category, Greek yogurt subcategory) based on Inmar’s definitions
• Assist in managing data integrity - support data management efforts by identifying errors in data categorization or manufacturer/brand assignment
• Attention to Detail - maintain a meticulous approach to data handling to ensure accuracy and reliability in all data processes

• Inmar’s taxonomy is based on US grocery store products and US grocery store merchandising locations (where items are shelved in store)
• Familiarity with US grocery products and merchandising is imperative

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Highschool Diploma or GED required
• Google/internet search proficiency
• Must have knowledge of food and non-food products that are sold through US grocery retail
• Must be familiar with US grocery store layouts (departments) and what is merchandised in each location

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with data categorization is a plus
• Prior experience with US grocery retail a plus
• Understanding of UPC, PLU, RCN, GTIN14 codes in retail preferred
• Primary grocery shopper for household preferred

Individual Competencies:

• Integrity: Gains trust of others by taking responsibility for own actions and telling the truth. Follows through on commitments and agreements; Respects confidentiality; Maintains confidentiality regardless of pressure
• Analytical and Critical Thinking: Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Problem Solving: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts, data and information.
• Communication: Giving and receiving messages and information in written, oral, and visual formats concisely for a complete understanding of meaning and intent.
• Effective Execution: Gathers and analyzes information to generate and evaluate potential solutions to problems, issues and challenges while weighing the accuracy and relevance of the facts and information.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the major job responsibilities (essential functions) of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major job responsibilities. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is:

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands or arms. Regularly required to talk or hear and read instructions on a computer monitor and/or printed on paper. Occasionally required to stand, kneel or stoop, and lift and/or move up to ## pounds.

Regularly required to view items at an extremely close range and must be able to adjust and readjust focus. Regularly required to remain in a stationary position.

As an Inmar Associate, you:

• Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.
• Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also can perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client. Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
• Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.
• Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the principles of agile, dynamic execution while consistently complying with quality, service and productivity standards to meet deadlines and exceed expectations by giving our clients the best possible outcome.
• Support a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.

Inmar operates collaborative commerce networks and makes them intelligent. Retail, pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients choose Inmar’s networks to simplify and securely manage their complex transactions with trading partners so they can focus on their core business. Founded in 1980, Inmar is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with more than 4,200employeesin the United States, Mexico and Canada.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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This position is not eligible for student visa sponsorship, including F‑1 OPT or CPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.