Analytics Consultant

ANALYTICS CONSULTANT

Department: Global Solutions Delivery, EMEA/APAC Media & Analytics Circana

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana 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?

The successful candidate will join a team of solutions delivery consultants whose core objective is to support FMCG manufacturer and retailers with their growth plans by analysing the impact of their in-store sales activities for price and promo and assortment to identify opportunities to improve performance. Recommendations are made on our client’s assortment, price and promotional strategies. This is achieved via insightful analysis of econometric models based on EPOS data.

This dual role vacancy resides in the Analytics team, responsible for project data set-up and troubleshooting, analysis design, project management and execution, as well as supporting the Senior Analytics Consultant in delivering Analytics projects to our clients. You will be involved in delivering a portfolio of different services that address sales drivers across the marketing mix and specific services geared to improve retail execution. This role is created to assist in growing our Advanced Analytics offering in South Africa, and you will work very closely with our central modelling hub in Athens. This role’s long term objective is to grow and develop a strong analyst into an Analytics Consultant working directly with clients to deliver growth.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in analytics within a consultancy department. You will play an active part in ensuring the continued growth of Circana’s Trade and Analytics solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Provision of technical support to the sales process and to client project delivery meetings.
• Gain a solid understanding of the statistical methods used in our Analytics solutions.
• Preparing data to be sent to our central modelling hub for statistical modelling.
• Quality checking modelling outputs and providing feedback to the modelling team
• Liaising with our modelling hub and the Senior Consultant regarding any questions about the client’s category or the data set.
• Assisting the Senior Consultant with completing Project Scope documents.
• Learning the ins and outs of projects and drive efficiencies in the process where possible.
• Assist the Senior Consultant with developing insightful presentations.
• Keeping up to date on the Client’s key business strategies and challenges.
• Keeping abreast of changes within the broader environment (the economy, retail landscape, client competitors), that impact on the Client’s business.
• Assist the Senior Consultant in the education and adoption of the new solutions.
• Organising and participating in training CPG on Circana solutions. Share knowledge, process enhancements/automation and experience with other members of the Analytics team

Requirements

• Circa 2 years + experience in market research epos data cleaning and analysis
• Understanding of revenue growth management strategy and/or FMCG business/market trends
• Tertiary qualifications in Business/Marketing/Econometrics or equivalent required.
• Applicants do not need to have a statistical background to apply, but must have strong analytical skills with an aptitude for accurately managing and interpreting data
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Preferably experience of working with Unify or similar big-data platforms
• Strong scan analytics background essential
• Ability to demonstrate a focus on quality and accuracy in all areas of work
• Self-motivated, accountable and committed with good decision making and project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and stakeholders
• Articulate, able to proactively identify and communicate issues, taking ownership for resolution and/or escalating as appropriate.

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 or Johannesburg

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