Sr DPS - RDH CoE

Job Description

ABOUT THIS JOB 

• The Reference data Specialist is responsible for Product Categorization based on Retailer's information received from various sources of Market. Specialist is responsible for Content management and maintenance of reference data across the assigned country/ies in accordance with Reference Data Standards and Governance. 

•  The Reference data Specialist is responsible for coding and data validation focusing on specific industry / category or set of categories (e.g. Beverages, Food, Health and Beauty Products). As Reference Data Specialist at Nielsen, you have to create and deliver client outputs in a correct and timely manner. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure quality and timely management of the reference data across all countries assigned.  

• Should have very good knowledge about FMCG products and Market 

• Should have a basic understanding about how retailer industry is managing their stores including understanding on product descriptions and codes applied by retailers. How the products are being scanned at retailer end, various promotional activities, etc. 

• Must have very good knowledge of using various internet searches to analyze and research product-related information. 

• Must have very good knowledge of advanced excel techniques like Pivot table, Vlook up, Data analysis/interpretations, Creating KPI Summary etc.  

• Must have very good communication/Interpersonal/Collaboration skills to work with larger team and stakeholders. 

• Automation know how will be preferable. E.g. Python, RPA 

 

Qualifications

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU 

A successful Reference Data specialist delivers timely and with quality 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 product/industry queries which also needs to be solved in an efficient and client focused manner. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Relevant experience- 3 years and above (Band 8) 

• 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 

 

Additional Information

ABOUT NIELSENIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary Nielsen data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge.  We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com. 

  

NielsenIQ is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. 

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Experience Level

Senior Level