Operations Summer Associate, 2026 Summer Associate Program

Circana

2d•Remote

About The Position

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™ 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 Circana offers a full summer intern program to ensure ALL of our intern’s gain Knowledge about the industry we exist in and the clients we serve; Experience working on active projects that have actual impact on our business; Training on technical tools and behavioral skills that are critical to an employee’s success; Networking and mentor opportunities that can create personal connections lasting far beyond the summer. This Early Career Program is designed for recent graduates to get hands-on, real-world experience working with our Global Operations Team while participating in learning and development curriculum and networking opportunities in a cohort style. An Operations Intern that participate in the Early Career Program are assigned to teams which may include: Item Coding: capturing the unique product characteristics of items sold Item Placement: create customized views of product characteristics Dimension Architecture: designing and delivering usable, efficient, valuable solutions through the creation of client customization Technology Management: use technology to automate and streamline operations processes Data Modeling: develop custom client databases Client Service: Supporting clients as they utilize our various products and services. At Circana lateral, promotional, and cross-functional moves are encouraged and part of our culture. While your initial role will be in one of these groups, you’ll have the chance to grow your career both within your initial assignment and into other opportunities that meet your career goals.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree business related field with an interest in the Operations, Technology, CPG, Retail, Market Research, and/or Big Data fields
Graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
Ability to break down complex problems into their fundamental parts, to ask meaningful questions to understand root causes
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate your work and resources to respond to requests
Ability to be flexible and accountable as you manage project goals/timelines
Technology aptitude and willingness to learn and work on new solutions and platforms
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Someone who is efficient, accurate and detail oriented; remembering how crucial the data we manage is to our clients
Someone who will speak up when they identify opportunities to improve systems/processes
Above all else considers the impact on the external or internal customer when taking or not taking action