Job Description

Let's be unstoppable together!

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(TM) 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.

What will you be doing?

Based in South Africa, you will be working as part of the Circana Global Implementation team. The Dimension Architect role involves custom product attribute design and build, item placement, and client engagement. This role will require discovering and understanding how clients view and segment their data. You will then translate these client needs into technical requirements to build a data model that supports the end needs of the client user. You will use a consultative approach to leverage Circana's capabilities to meet the needs of the client organization and user base. The role involves major contributions to the project, with the goal of delivering a usable, efficient, valuable solution at rollout.

Job Responsibilities

Effectively and efficiently design, build, and implement custom product attributes (and the related design components) that satisfy the client's business needs, while staying within the contracted scope and delivering on time Effectively and efficiently manage the timeline, risks, inputs, and outputs related to your portion of the overall project. Effectively and efficiently serve as a subject matter expert on custom product attributes, item placement, and the overall implementation process. Consult our internal and external partners to provide guidance and recommendations throughout the project. Effectively and efficiently communicate with our internal and external partners through all mediums (email, Teams, phone, in-person) of communication. This entails communicating with confidence, clarity, and precision in a professional and timely manner. Effectively and efficiently problem solve issues as they arise regarding your portion of the overall project to ensure a timely resolution. Display a solid understanding of the business and our service offerings. Attends training, business updates, knowledge shares and team events as and when required. Adheres to and enforces to all relevant policies and procedures. Communicates issues and deadlines to the Line Manager and or team leads as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree desirable (BCom/BSc) Working knowledge of Data Models is advantageous Excellent written, verbal, and virtual communication skills Must be a self-starter with a desire to further your knowledge by seeking out information/guidance. Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and deliverables. Ability to independently problem solve, adapt to change, and course correct potential issues/problems with confidence and composure. Ability to become a subject matter expert with Circana's technology and capabilities, and to use this knowledge to provide consultation to our internal and external partners. Proficiency in all MS applications, especially Excel (must know v-lookups and pivot tables) A background in the CPG industry, specifically from the manufacturer or retailer perspective, is preferred.

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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