SA 2001-01 - Jnr Production Analyst at IRI

About the role:

Working as part of the data production team you will be responsible for assessing data from different sources, performing gap analyses and processing of epos and ex-factory data as per company documentation and standards following all process steps and ensuring accuracy before signing off to downstream operational teams.

The majority of the work will be undertaken using Excel and in-house data management tools. The work also involves the matching of both data values and text, so you will also need to demonstrate that you are both numerate and literate with a strong understanding of South Africa retailer data sources and the local market. Some research using the internet and other online and offline data sources is also required. You will therefore need to be resourceful and be able to work your way through multiple data management tasks quickly and efficiently without detailed supervision.

This role will work on strategic data standardisation, classification and integration projects and processes for reporting purposes

You will be required to:

• Complete the OPS training programme and panel process within the first 3 months of employment if entering at this level
• Ensuring that data is received, loaded, maintained and validated into the IRI systems on time and accurately.
• Research retailer store brand innovations and market changes to ensure IRI’s master data maintenance of retailer store dimension is relevant
• Establish strong internal cross-departmental relationships
• Display a solid understanding of the business and our service offerings
• Assists and helps the Item Coding, Data Release and CGD teams with troubleshooting where necessary
• Attends training, business updates, knowledge shares and team events as and when required
• Adheres to all relevant policies and procedures
• Communicates issues and deadlines to Senior Production Analyst & Team manager as required
• Able to work extra hours as and when required to ensure deadlines are me
• Contact with external retailers on client sign offs, data requests and queries
• Contact with FMCG suppliers and IRI clients on retailer raw data access as per retailer’s requirement