Coordinator I

Item Coding Coordinator I

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?

Item Coding Operations serves as the architects and owners of item coding, which entails the capture of observable product characteristics for items moving within the CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry, with item coding ultimately supporting all syndicated and custom product attribution maintained by Circana.

As a Vertical Lead of Item Coding Operations, you will serve as a key people and process leader for your work group, while also serving as an internal and external ambassador on-behalf of the larger Operations Team. The role requires you to implement, optimize, and/or maintain standardized roles, processes, and tools. With this, you must be able to implement and deliver against priorities, goals, and performance metrics. In addition, you have to take initiative to solve business problems, and to embrace, drive, and effectively manage change. Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for setting clear expectations, creating a development culture, empowering the team at all levels, and executing talent management routines.

As a Vertical Lead of Item Coding Operations, you can expect that your time will be comprised of internal and external meetings, leading the various Item Coding Operations processes, and talent management. With this, the majority of your interactions within your team, and across the organization, will be done so through a virtual work environment, with some of your key partners being located internationally. The ideal candidate must demonstrate people and process leadership, both within the Item Coding Operations Team, as well as cross-functionally. It is important that the individual is able tailor their communication to different audiences and make complex technical information easy to understand. And the right candidate must have a desire to continuously seek out information regarding the Item Coding Operations Team, as well as Circana as a whole.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention-to-detail, while working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
  
  

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