ABOUT THIS JOB
Responsible to execute processes of Statistical Operations and associated project work. This includes understanding and representing the respective local market conditions in the operations processes, as well as executing defined country “onshore” work. This entails engaging local and regional partners like Output and Input Operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· The person will execute, monitor and continuously improve production tasks assigned to the Statistical Operations function as sample maintenance and data quality checks. Expert on processes and methodologies, playing an active role to improve quality & efficiency.
· This is where statistical theory meets day-to-day practice. Everyday work revolves around ensuring the high quality of the setup used in the various markets reported by Nielsen as well as analysing any potential concerns in the data which a client may have. It is an important link in the chain of Nielsen activities and our analysts are often engaged in cross-department cooperation.
· Understand regular execution process with attention to detail and identify areas of automation and improvement
· Execute process automation using tools like R/Python/Excel Macros and explore possibility of implementing advanced techniques lik Machine Learning and Artifical Intellegence
· Execute processes of Statistical Operations and associated project work. Execution work requires understanding of aspects of the universe, sample design, data queries and all related activities throughout the production process, potentially for different countries.
· Execute statistical estimation & provide root cause analysis and solution for client queries
· Execute production tasks in order to guarantee accuracy and trend ability on data in respect of scheduled deadlines and investigate data inquiries / challenges with local teams, and regional / offshore Operations for processes / methods issues.
· Participate in development and drive standardization and process efficiency for method related process / application.
· Implement and control special projects from methodology point of view.
· Work in partnership with the country’s Onshore Operations team according to execution requirements as defined by the process playbooks for Operations.
· Engage with DSci, Output and Input Operations to collect information and coordinate tasks to improve data quality and drive for continuous business process improvements.
· Analyse and identify gaps and areas for improvement in statistical operations production environments (CIP) and drive convergence of processes and tools.
· Provide technical and process expertise to deployment of the Consumer Information Platform (CIP); also assist remote located resources to implement projects in the most effective way.
· Prepare accurate tracking KPI to monitor and improve quality performances (on time delivery and data accuracy) and maintain project work discipline.
· Operate in a virtual/multi-cultural environment, liaising with stakeholders and colleagues.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU
A successful Data Processing specialist delivers timely and with quality instructions of client deliverables, coding and data validation focusing on specific industry / category or set of categories (e.g. Beverages, Food, Health and Beauty Products). S/he is expected to identify, investigate and co-ordinate the resolution of data, process or product related queries and also be the point of contact for commercial queries which also needs to be solved in an efficient and client focused manner
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Any Graduate, preference given to Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Commerce, BBA - For Band 9
· Master’s degree (Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics or a related field)- For Band 9
· Exposure to R/Python and ML/AI
· Excellent organization skills, aptitude to work in a team and meet deadlines
· A high degree of accuracy, proactivity and attention to detail
· Good analytics skills and aptitude for data and operational processes
· Project management aptitude (critical path, task sequencing, problem solving, etc.)
· Common business language knowledge (English): speaking and writing with fluency
Our Benefits
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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