Item Coding Analyst

Circana Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics company is seeking an Item Coding Analyst in Johannesburg to manage FMCG product entries, ensuring high-quality coding and accurate categorization. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a data management background. Applicants should hold an associates degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Work in a dynamic and inclusive team environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2 years FMCG or Data Management experience.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assigning new FMCG items to the correct product group.
• Accurate coding of new FMCG products.
• Identifying trends in product groups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree (BCom / BSc)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lets 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 7000 of the worlds 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 .

What will you be doing

Based in South Africa you will be working as part of the Circana UK Item Coding team. An Item Coding Analyst is responsible for adding new FMCG products from channels like supermarkets drugstores and gas stations into the system ( Dictionary). The most important target is to make sure that the products with the highest sales are being added to the Dictionary and placed in the correct product group. By ensuring that the objective coding rules are being followed and kept up-to-date the Dictionary Coding employee makes sure that new products will get coded with high quality.

The employee will be assigned to own product groups whereby all important product characteristics like brand flavor package size etc. are being captured in the database. Different tools are available to ensure a consistent database which will be used as the input for client databases.

The employee will grow towards a product group expert and will be available for questions from internal departments about products groups or individual EANS.

Job Responsibilities

• Assigning of new FMCG items in to the correct product group
• Objective accurate consistent and correct coding of new FMCG products
• Identifying new trends and capturing those within in your product groups
• Ongoing updating of coding rules to ensure relevancy and high quality
• Sharing daily updates during the DMS (Daily Standup)
• Replying on questions from both internal and external clients related to your product groups.
• Co-operating with your team and other departments to ensure on-time delivery
• Improving team / individual KPIs
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining strong internal cross-departmentalrelationships with local and UK colleagues.
• Keeping all relevant documentation updated
• Follow the operational item Coding processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Actively seeks out client product performance in the market to keeprelevant.
• Display a solid understanding of the business and our serviceofferings.
• Attends training business updates knowledge shares and team events as and whenrequired.
• Adheres to and enforces to all relevant policies andprocedures.
• Communicates issues and deadlines to Manager and or team leads asrequired.

Measures of Success

Able to effectively work independently and in teams to deliver on client requirements accurately and on-time

Showcase high levels of attention to detail

Maintaining a high level of data quality

Readily puts in whatever time and effort is required to achieve goals

Prioritises workload and consistently meets established deadlines

Works to remove barriers to collaboration while balancing the interests of multiple stakeholders

Builds trust with local & global colleagues by having long-term view working relationships

Able togain support including time and resources towards solving client satisfaction and delivery issues

Requirements

Associatesdegree (e.g. BCom / BSc)

Working knowledge of Data Models is advantageous

2 years FMCG or Data Management experience

Excellent command of the English language

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Used to work with KPIs / targets

Hands-on mentality resourceful & results oriented

Accurate consistent team player flexible

Analytically strong

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel

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) : Cape Town South Africa

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Key Skills

ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1