Item Coding Analyst

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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.

Role Overview

As an Item Coding Analyst, you will be taking ownership of a set of categories and be responsible for the quality of deliverables that are sent to our clients.

• Team context: SO/MP Coding Team within production.
• Primary focus: Responsible for coding and maintaining product attribution for a set of categories.
• Maintaining those categories by actioning Internal & External feedback.
• Research category requirements and challenge unclear rules for syndicated and custom attributes.
• Perform quality checks to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables
• Proactively manage expectations and communication both internal and external
• Seek improvement in your work and work processes
• Independently drive your personal KPI’s to enable us to work more efficiently and have higher client satisfaction

• Key objective: To deliver accurate data readings and provide clients with meaningful insights into their products by consistently maintaining high-quality outputs across wholesaler and retailer data sources.

• Critical skills or mindset:
• Understanding brands and manufactures in the UK
• Knowledge of UK groceries market and packaging info
• Attention to detail
• Driven and self-motivated
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive approach to managing expectations and communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Intermediate Excel skills

This role sits within the SalesOut/Marketplace Team and is responsible for delivering accurate, high‑quality data insights to our clients. The primary objective is to ensure data is right first time, supporting both client decision‑making and the wider business. Success in this role requires a proactive, driven individual with strong attention to detail, who can manage fast‑paced, short‑turnaround deadlines while consistently maintaining a high standard of quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% of items from your categories are coded every week accurately
• Manage deadlines and priorities
• Action internal and external feedback within the teams SLA’s
• Perform data quality tasks weekly
• Proactively update the Daily Management System trackers daily

Requirements

• No coding experience required
• Intermediate Excel Skills, pivot tables, formula’s
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be accurate
• Teamplayer
• Flexible
• Resourceful
• Independent
• No 9 to 5 mentality
• Hands on
• Responsible
• Good command of English language

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): Johannesburg - remote work but required in the office twice a month.
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