Temporary Data Analyst – Circana Custom Model Attribution Coding

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the Consumer Insights and Category Management teams in the development and upkeep of Circana Custom Models.

• Evaluate and categorize individual Circana products and business lines into the correct category, subcategory, segment, and attribution hierarchy.

• Consistently apply established business definitions, coding rules, and classification logic across extensive datasets.

• Investigate products, brands, and business information to ascertain suitable classifications.

• Detect and highlight ambiguous or unclear items for internal assessment.

• Integrate category, brand, and portfolio context into coding decisions.

• Perform quality checks for missing, inconsistent, duplicate, or inaccurately coded records.

• Review finished coding for consistency across brands, products, categories, and attribution frameworks.

• Record questions, assumptions, decisions, and items that require further clarification.

• Implement feedback and updates to the coding methodology throughout the project lifecycle.

• Oversee weekly project priorities and ensure progress towards completion.

⛳️ Requirements

• More than 1 year of experience in data, analytics, data entry, category management, consumer insights, or a related domain is preferred.

• Proven ability to work accurately with substantial volumes of data and repetitive line-level tasks.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, organizing, and manipulating large datasets.

• Outstanding attention to detail and the capability to identify inconsistencies or anomalies.

• Ability to comprehend and consistently apply business rules, classification logic, and established guidelines.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capacity to document questions, assumptions, and decisions clearly.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and escalating matters that require further business judgment.

• Experience with Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, Numerator, or other CPG syndicated data is a plus.

• Background in CPG, particularly in Category Management, Sales, Analytics, or Consumer Insights is advantageous.

• Familiarity with product hierarchies, category taxonomies, brand portfolios, or syndicated market data is beneficial.

• Experience in building or maintaining custom datasets, hierarchies, taxonomies, or classification systems is a plus.

• Experience with data quality or data governance processes is a plus.

• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, or other analytical tools is a plus.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Economics, or a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements.